Nation Jan 01 Airlines face government scrutiny over devaluation of frequent flyer programs Frequent flyer miles are one way airlines try to coax travelers to repeatedly fly with them. However, the Department of Transportation is examining whether airlines have been making promises about the value of the miles but then later tweaking the…
Nation Dec 29 Research uncovers link between hormone and severe morning sickness during pregnancy The extent to which women experience morning sickness can vary, and those with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy often face stigma when trying to receive care. While the condition is notoriously understudied, new research is giving hope for better…
Arts Dec 14 Rush frontman Geddy Lee reflects on his music and life in a new memoir The Canadian band Rush achieved big success across 40 years, from the 70s into the 2000s, driven by musicianship and eclectic, lyrical content. After the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020, singer and bass guitarist Geddy Lee stepped away…
World Dec 13 Nations at COP28 agree to transition away from fossil fuels, but loopholes remain The COP28 climate conference closed with more than 200 nations agreeing they should transition away from the fossil fuels that are warming the planet. They also pledged to triple the amount of renewable energy deployed by 2030 and curb the…
Nation Dec 11 Harvard president under pressure to resign after testimony about antisemitism on campus The president of Harvard University remains in her job, but there's been heavy debate about whether she should be allowed to stay. It all comes in response to how three high-profile university presidents spoke during a tense congressional hearing about…
Nation Nov 27 Vermont shooting raises more concerns about attacks against Arab Americans The shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent has added more fear and concern about a rise in bias, discrimination and violent attacks against Arab Americans and Muslims in the U.S. While the motive is still unclear, some groups…
Nation Nov 23 Youngest NCAA Division I coach leads Tar Heels to field hockey national championship The youngest coach in NCAA Division I sports this year just took home a national championship. Amna Nawaz spoke with 23-year-old Erin Matson, the rookie head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels field hockey team, about the victory that…
Nation Nov 23 'The World in a Wineglass' explores state of wine production and future of industry Many Americans likely paired their Thanksgiving meals with a nice bottle of wine. That's something that shouldn't be taken for granted because climate change is threatening wine production across the globe. Geoff Bennett spoke with one wine expert about the…
Nation Nov 17 Protests against Atlanta's 'Cop City' continue despite crackdown demonstrations Dozens of people in Atlanta are facing racketeering charges in connection with protests over what they call Cop City, a proposed training center for police and firefighters. Demonstrations against the 85-acre proposal have been going on for more than two…
Nation Nov 14 Latest climate assessment reveals how much climate change is costing Americans The National Climate Assessment shows America is warming faster than the global average with climate change impacting nearly every facet of life. It found extreme weather events now cost the U.S. roughly $150 billion per year. Amna Nawaz discussed the…