Nation Sep 23 Rollout of driverless cabs in select U.S. cities raises safety questions If you call a taxi in some U.S. cities, the car that picks you up might not have a driver. Self-driving “robo-cabs” are generating a lot of interest and controversy, and major technical questions remain. Aarian Marshall, a staff writer…
World Sep 16 What’s changed for women in Iran one year after Mahsa Amini’s death It has been one year since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after morality police arrested her in Tehran. Her death unleashed decades of pent-up anger over Iran’s clerical rule and sparked the country’s biggest protests in years. Human rights activist Nazanin…
Nation Sep 10 Activists target sporting events to demand action on climate change Around the world, climate change protests have disrupted everything from daily commutes to a night at the museum. And as demonstrated at the U.S. Open on Thursday, they are now spreading to sporting events. Ali Rogin reports.
Science Sep 09 New report sheds light on environmental, financial costs of invasive species Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg.
Health Aug 27 Why sunscreen in the United States is behind the rest of the world According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s sunblock is full of ingredients that are decades old and increasingly obsolete. Dr. Rita Linkner,…
Politics Aug 14 Trump’s rivals compete at Iowa State Fair to overcome his big lead Every food imaginable is available on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. But the state’s largest gathering also serves up a heaping helping of politics and a summer preview of what’s to come in 2024. Lisa Desjardins reports on…
Politics Aug 11 GOP presidential candidates try to win over voters at the Iowa State Fair Butter cows, corn dogs and politics. These are just a few of the things top of mind for Iowans as they kick off the country's third largest fair this weekend. In attendance, nearly every major GOP presidential hopeful vying for…
World Jul 22 2023 Women’s World Cup puts spotlight back on pay equity issues in soccer The Women’s World Cup is underway with important changes for this year’s tournament. The largest number of teams ever is playing for the biggest pot of money ever, reflecting the global growth of women’s soccer. But some issues haven’t changed,…
World Jul 16 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening…
Nation Jun 30 Supreme Court ruling allows businesses to refuse some services to LGBTQ+ customers On a 6-3 ideological split, the Supreme Court sided with an evangelical Christian website designer who does not want to create sites for same-sex weddings, even though a Colorado anti-discrimination law would require her to. The court said the First…