World Jun 15 Israel and Iran launch new round of strikes as deadly conflict rages into third day Israel and Iran exchanged missile barrages for a third straight day Sunday. A human rights group says Israel’s strikes have killed at least 406 people in Iran, while the death toll in Israel rose overnight to 13. John Yang speaks…
World May 25 Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea. In recent years, it’s become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels as Beijing tries to exert its claim to virtually the…
Nation May 24 How the GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts could affect millions of family caregivers House Republicans narrowly passed the multitrillion-dollar bill advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing for the battles ahead when they consider the measure next month. One item that’s sure to be debated is the House bill’s massive cuts…
World May 17 Israel mobilizes new ground assault on Gaza to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages Israel is mobilizing forces for a new ground assault in Gaza, after Palestinian officials said about 300 people died in waves of airstrikes over the past 72 hours. Israeli officials say the objective is to pressure Hamas into freeing the…
Education May 17 Trump administration’s escalating feud with Harvard affects breast cancer research The Trump administration's feud with major American universities escalated this week as a federal antisemitism task force notified Harvard that $450 million of the school’s research grants are being cut. That’s on top of the $2.2 billion it had previously…
World May 11 Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Sunday address as pontiff Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated 100,000 people from the loggia of St.
Arts May 04 ‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for…
Nation May 03 NYT investigation finds no evidence linking many deported Venezuelans to Tren de Aragua In March, in order to speedily deport 238 Venezuelan men under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Trump claimed they were members of a transnational criminal organization called Tren de Aragua. But an investigation by the New York Times couldn’t…
World Apr 27 Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s goals Russia continues its deadly assault on Ukraine, launching a sweeping drone attack a day after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican before Pope Francis’ funeral. Trump criticized Russian President Putin on social media after that meeting,…
World Apr 26 World leaders and faithful mourners bid solemn farewell to Pope Francis Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday after a solemn Requiem Mass outside Saint Peter’s Basilica. On the same day, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican to discuss hopes for lasting peace. Special correspondent…