World Nov 04 Calls for immediate cease-fire rejected as Israeli troops advance on Gaza City As Israel’s military says it’s closing in on Gaza City, ground zero in its war to crush Hamas, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken met with officials in the Middle East to try to ease Palestinian civilians’ suffering. UN officials warn…
Nation Oct 29 How Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is changing with the times For generations of children across America, going trick-or-treating on Halloween has meant more than just collecting candy for themselves — it's also meant collecting coins for children in crisis around the world. Ali Rogin reports on how Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF…
World Oct 14 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will do 'everything we can' to support Israel U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the Pentagon will give Israel everything it needs to wage war on Hamas, even as it continues its support of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin sat…
World Oct 08 Deaths mount as Israel launches large-scale retaliation against Hamas in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both…
World Oct 08 Why the U.S. is pressuring China amid a crackdown on the global fentanyl trade The Biden administration has made recent moves against China-based firms and executives blamed for supplying chemicals used to make fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It’s part of the U.S. government’s effort to disrupt the…
World Oct 07 War grips Israel, Gaza after surprise Hamas attack and Israeli retaliation In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters into Israel by land, sea and air. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are reported dead between the attack and Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza cities.
Health Oct 07 Why prescription medication to treat alcoholism is 'vastly underutilized' Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with alcohol addiction. Medication used to treat alcohol-use disorder have been on the market for decades, but is rarely prescribed. Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorder Initiative at Mass General Brigham,…
Arts Sep 24 The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class.
Nation Sep 17 What's behind an alarming rise in violent incidents in health care facilities Health care workers are five times as likely to experience workplace violence as other workers, according to government data. In a National Nurses United survey in 2022, 40 percent of hospital nurses said they’d seen an increase in violent incidents.
Nation Sep 16 How José Sarria's activism paved the way for gay candidates in the U.S. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we return to our “Hidden Histories” series with a look at the legacy of Jose Sarria, a Latino American political activist and drag performer who left his mark on U.S. history by paving the way for…