Nation Dec 26 Why there are new assessments of Oppenheimer’s role in history Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project to develop nuclear weapons during World War II and is perhaps best known as the "Father of the Atomic Bomb.” But he was a complicated man. As William Brangham explains, there are…
Arts Dec 26 Critics look back on the standout TV shows of 2022 TV might be the most popular American pastime. One study shows that on average, 55% of Americans spend one to four hours each day watching TV, and 22% watch four or more hours every day. 2022 has been a very…
Health Dec 15 Winter surge in infections from RSV, flu, and COVID straining U.S. hospitals The White House is warning of a surge of illness this holiday season, as the country deals with the simultaneous uptick of three, highly contagious respiratory viruses. Hospitals across the country are filling up with patients suffering from flu, RSV…
World Dec 08 WATCH: Former Olympic basketball coach Dawn Staley on Brittney Griner’s release Griner, who was detained at a Russian airport after authorities allegedly found vape cartridges with trace amounts of cannabis oil in her luggage, was let go in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Health Nov 25 Adderall shortage raises questions about widespread dependency on the drug There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market demand in the U.S. left those who rely on the drug unsure about how…
Science Nov 17 Drought’s impact on Mississippi River causes disruptions in shipping and agriculture Up and down the Mississippi River basin, below-average rainfall has constricted one of the country’s major economic thoroughfares. Some areas along the river are reporting their lowest water levels in decades and it could affect consumers across the country. William…
Nation Oct 28 What baseball fans can expect as the World Series gets underway The World Series gets underway Friday night in Houston. This year’s series pits a team that dominated the standings all season, the Houston Astros, against a team that barely made the playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies. John Yang spoke with Tyler…
Economy Oct 14 Why gas prices are so much higher in California and how the state is reacting Gas prices in much of the country have dropped substantially this fall. But in California, it’s been just the opposite. Prices there are pushing some residents to the edge, and the record costs are raising concerns about whether price gouging…
Nation Oct 06 Thousands of beagles rescued from research and breeding facility in Virginia Animal rescue organizations across the country are working to rehome thousands of beagles rescued from a Virginia research and breeding facility. In July, the Department of Justice secured the release of the beagles after filing a lawsuit alleging Envigo RMS…
Nation Sep 26 Brett Favre under scrutiny for allegedly seeking welfare funds to build a sports facility In Mississippi, political corruption, celebrity and power combined to fleece the state’s most vulnerable residents. Tens of millions of dollars meant to assist families in need were instead used for personal expenses and pet projects. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre…