Nation Oct 22 Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections Last month, a group of election experts warned that American democracy is under great stress. Their report outlines 24 recommendations spanning law, media, politics and tech to protect American elections. Rick Hasen, the director of UCLA Law School's Safeguarding Democracy…
World Oct 15 Deadly airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza as Israel musters huge force on border Even before Israel launches what’s promised to be a massive assault on Gaza, Palestinian officials say this week-old war is already the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gaza’s health ministry says at least 2,600 Palestinians have been killed as Israel retaliates against…
Health Oct 15 How ‘thinly veiled’ social media ads are influencing what we eat and drink News about food safety can be hard to keep straight. That’s been complicated by a little-known tactic used by the food and beverage industry to influence what we eat and drink through social media, the subject of a joint investigation…
World Oct 14 Israel prepares for next phase of war as Gaza residents scramble to flee Tension continues to build across Gaza as the Israeli military readies coordinated strikes by land, air and sea. Israel has ordered 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza to evacuate, while Hamas is urging them to stay in their homes. Special…
Nation Oct 14 Why thousands of migrants are being detained by the U.S. as witnesses Over the past 20 years, tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants have been sent to jail and held as potential witnesses in human smuggling cases, many for six months or longer. A New York Times investigation examined this largely overlooked…
World Oct 08 Deaths mount as Israel launches large-scale retaliation against Hamas in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both…
Nation Oct 01 E-bike popularity is surging, creating regulatory challenges on U.S. roads The popularity of bikes with electric motors has soared recently, with U.S. sales topping $1.3 billion in 2022. But while e-bikes are being hailed as a more accessible mode of transportation, their introduction hasn’t been the smoothest ride. Ali Rogin…
Politics Sep 30 Inside McCarthy’s deal with House Democrats to pass 11th-hour funding plan Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are down to the wire with efforts to avoid a government shutdown at midnight. The House overwhelmingly passed a temporary spending bill Saturday after Speaker McCarthy turned to Democrats for help. But the Senate has to…
Science Sep 17 How climate change is making fall foliage less colorful Next Saturday, the autumn equinox will mark the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, though, the real start of fall is when the leaves change color. But scientists say climate change is affecting both the timing and…
Nation Sep 16 Key takeaways from Texas Senate’s acquittal of AG Paxton’s corruption charges The GOP-controlled Texas Senate voted Saturday to acquit state Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment, including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and abuse of the public trust. The charges largely centered on Paxton’s relationship with a wealthy…