Nation Feb 23 The dangers of parents sharing their children’s lives on social media A new investigation looks at the disturbing world of so-called "kidfluencers" and the moms who run their accounts. One in three preteens say being an influencer is a career goal, but the reality poses serious risks to underage girls. Stephanie…
Nation Feb 20 Deadly Minnesota shooting sheds light on nation’s growing domestic violence problem A shooting outside of Minneapolis over the weekend is putting the spotlight once again on domestic violence. Two police officers and a paramedic responding to a domestic-abuse call were killed. Rachel Louise Snyder, who covers domestic violence and is author…
Nation Feb 16 Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball record for career points Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading scorer for NCAA women’s basketball. The Iowa superstar made history Thursday night when she broke the record on her home court, leading fans to erupt in cheers. Amna Nawaz reports.
Nation Feb 09 Million-dollar legal victory shines light on conservatives’ attacks on science A long legal battle ended Thursday when a jury found that two conservative writers defamed the prominent climate scientist Michael Mann. William Brangham looks at what this verdict means and speaks with another renowned scientist who’s also endured this kind…
Nation Feb 06 Mother of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter in unprecedented case For the first time, a parent has been convicted in a mass school shooting. Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after her son, Ethan Crumbley, killed four students and injured seven others in 2021 at Oxford High in…
Nation Feb 01 Another election year battle over Affordable Care Act threatens coverage for millions The number of Americans getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act has hit a record high with more than 21 million people signed up through the marketplaces. As it has in the past, the law known as Obamacare is…
Nation Jan 31 Former NFL players denied compensation for brain trauma In a landmark 2015 settlement, the National Football League promised to compensate former players who developed dementia and other brain diseases tied to concussions. The NFL has since awarded $1.2 billion to more than 1,600 athletes. But The Washington Post…
Nation Jan 30 Why major car manufacturers are slowing production of electric vehicles Last year was a record for electric vehicles in the U.S., with more than 1.2 million sold. That was 50 percent higher than in 2022, yet there are signs that demand for EV’s appears to be slowing and may not…
Nation Jan 25 Ohio becomes latest state to restrict gender-affirming care for minors Ohio is the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and limit trans athletes' participation in school sports. A total of 23 states have passed trans healthcare bans with 20 approved just in the past year. Stephanie Sy…
Nation Jan 24 Alcohol-related deaths surge in Colorado with a higher mortality rate than opioids Alcohol remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the U.S. Every year, more people die of alcohol-related causes than drug overdoses. While states have focused their attention on fighting the opioid epidemic, the problems with alcohol have…