Nation Jun 02 Breaking down the NBA Finals matchup between Denver and Miami In their first championship game in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets outscored the Miami Heat 104 to 93 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The series features two of the most dynamic players in the league, Nikola Jokic of…
Nation Jun 01 Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are…
Education May 29 School systems consider reversing decision to remove police officers from campus After the murder of George Floyd, school districts across the country reconsidered the presence of police in public schools. But with the threat of school shootings three years later, many are opting to reverse course, bringing police and school resource…
Health May 29 The state-level battles brewing in America over LGBTQ+ rights More than a dozen GOP-led states have passed bans with limits ranging from healthcare to sports participation, while Democratic-controlled states have sought to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with NewsHour Communities correspondents Gabrielle Hays…
Science May 16 Why artificial intelligence developers say regulation is needed to keep AI in check Artificial intelligence was a focus on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Many believe AI could revolutionize, and perhaps upend, considerable aspects of our lives. At a Senate hearing, some said AI could be as momentous as the industrial revolution and others warned…
Nation May 15 Survey of Asian Americans paints sobering picture of fears about violence Throughout the pandemic, Asian Americans have endured racist and physical threats. As our country celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, new research is calling attention to this rise in anti-Asian sentiment and the toll it’s taking on Asian…
Education May 10 States push for harsher school discipline practices to address student misbehavior School administrators and teachers are concerned about ongoing problems with student conduct that are disruptive and difficult to deal with. Several states are beginning to propose big changes about how to handle it. We hear from teachers across the country…
Nation May 09 Remembering the 8 people killed in the Texas mall attack As we learn more about the shooting in Allen, Texas, and the man behind it, we wanted to focus on the victims and take a moment to remember the lives lost in this attack, the 200th mass shooting of the…
Science May 02 Communities along Mississippi River struggle with highest floodwaters seen in decades While flooding along the Mississippi River happens every year, water levels are surging this year thanks to record snow across the Midwest that's been followed by a sudden thaw. William Brangham reports.
Nation Apr 27 The confusion and risks surrounding Twitter’s verified account changes A blue checkmark on Twitter used to be a way for users to verify the authenticity of an account. Recently, CEO Elon Musk said people must pay $8 a month for a Twitter Blue subscription to keep the mark. As…