Education Jul 21 Top books to read this summer, according to Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation or enjoy right at home. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has answers to that question from two of our regulars, Ann Patchett and Maureen…
Arts Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read.
Politics Jul 08 How Trump's tariff threats could impact relationship between U.S. and Asian allies President Trump is ratcheting up trade negotiations by threatening to place much higher tariffs on several countries. Most of the 14 countries targeted are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners and staunchest…
Nation Jul 07 How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods For a closer look at how people on the ground in Texas are managing the flooding crisis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. That group has been collecting donations through…
Politics Jul 03 How businesses and manufacturers will benefit from Trump's big bill Among the big winners with President Trump's bill are corporations and small businesses. The bill would make permanent the tax breaks from his first term, expand provisions on expenses and itemizations and allow companies to deduct the cost of new…
Nation Jul 02 Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira…
Health Jun 26 Trump's former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr. A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new…
Nation Jun 20 Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S. Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about…
Nation Jun 20 How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.
Health Jun 18 U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis A historic and national $7.4 billion dollar settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin that spurred a major start of the opioid epidemic. A prior settlement had been struck down by the Supreme Court.