World May 28 Vance says U.S. and Iran make progress, but Trump's backing unclear Vice President Vance said the U.S. and Iran have made “a lot of progress” in their negotiations, but that it wasn’t clear “when or if” President Trump was going to sign. Iran said no agreement has been made. The latest…
Nation May 28 What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches We are weeks away from the first men’s World Cup on U.S. soil in more than 30 years. There's great anticipation around it, plenty of complaints about high prices, and questions about how the U.S. team will fare. Geoff Bennett…
Politics May 27 Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in…
Health May 26 Health workers in Africa struggle to slow Ebola outbreak At least 220 people are believed to have died from the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization says that it is spreading so quickly that response efforts are struggling to keep pace. The epicenter remains in the…
Nation May 26 Dave Chapelle on Trump and other top moments from Settle In Settle In is going on a brief summer break. We’re gearing up to return later this summer with more of the candid interviews you’ve come to enjoy. Until then, here are five of our favorite moments from Settle In so…
Politics May 21 Democratic strategist breaks down DNC's 2024 election autopsy The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited, yet still incomplete, report into what went wrong during the 2024 presidential election. The report had initially been shelved, but after months of consternation and criticism, DNC Chair Ken Martin said he released…
Arts May 21 What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night The curtain comes down one final time on Thursday for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Colbert has entertained and provoked audiences from the Ed Sullivan Theater stage for the last decade in ways that transformed the comedic landscape. Geoff…
World May 20 U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans…
Politics May 20 DOJ's tax settlement with Trump sets 'dangerous precedent,' former IRS commissioner says The Trump administration permanently banned the IRS from auditing the president's tax returns, and those of his sons, his company or any affiliated trust. That move was announced a day after the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate…
Nation May 19 San Diego mosque attack heightens fears as anti-Islam rhetoric rises in U.S. Investigators are looking deeper into the motives of two teen gunmen who opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego. Police say more than 30 guns were found at their homes, as well as a manifesto with hateful and…