Health Oct 23 What exactly are ultraprocessed foods? Experts weigh in as RFK Jr.'s effort to define them stalls More than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.
Nation Oct 07 What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law…
Science Sep 29 Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the…
Politics Sep 25 GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026. But as Liz Landers reports, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday…
Politics Sep 08 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins.
Nation Sep 01 After long break, House returns to a changing political landscape The House has returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence, and lawmakers came back to a changing political landscape. Since they left town in mid-July, President Trump has escalated or ignited controversies on a host of issues, from Iran…
World Aug 31 U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks over Strait of Hormuz control The Middle East is again on edge after the first exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in over a month triggered missile launches and a spike in global oil prices. President Trump responded by declaring Iran a “failed…
World Jul 21 Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new 50% tariffs The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods…
World Jul 08 Trump says ceasefire is 'over' as U.S. launches more strikes on Iran The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at…
Nation Jun 19 U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round after win against Australia The U.S. team secured its spot in the World Cup’s knockout round with a win against Australia on Friday. It’s the first time since 1930 that the American men have won consecutive World Cup matches. To discuss the tournament, Amna…