Nation Dec 14 Providence community reels from deadly shooting and lockdown at Brown University In Providence, Rhode Island, two Brown University students were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting Saturday in a classroom. Authorities say a person of interest was taken into custody at a hotel about 20 miles from Providence. John…
Nation Dec 14 New book 'Dirtbag Billionaire' tells story of Patagonia's unconventional founder Surveys consistently rank Patagonia as one of the most reputable brands in America, not just for its outdoor gear, but also for being good environmental stewards. The story of both the company and its iconoclastic founder is told in a…
World Dec 14 Dog with prosthetic paws inspires Ukrainian veterans recovering from wounds of war At a rehabilitation facility in Kyiv, some of Ukraine’s wounded warriors are working hard to learn how to use their new limbs. As John Yang reports, a very special dog named Lavr is giving them inspiration to persevere.
Economy Dec 13 How tariffs on China are making the holiday season less merry for shoppers This year it might not be the Grinch who threatens to steal Christmas, but tariffs. According to an analysis by Lending Tree, if Trump’s tariffs had been in place last year, they would have increased consumer costs by $28 billion…
Arts Dec 13 Beverly and Dereck Joubert reflect on 40 years of African wildlife photography in new book For more than 40 years, Beverly and Dereck Joubert have lived with, photographed and filmed African wildlife. Their images bear witness not just to the majesty of life on the continent, but also the host of threats that confront both…
Education Dec 10 What the end of a Biden-era student loan program means for borrowers The Trump administration has reached a joint settlement with seven states that will effectively shut down a key Biden-era student loan relief program. But what about the roughly 7 million people currently enrolled in it? Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, The Washington Post’s…
World Dec 06 National security strategist analyzes Trump administration's new global policy White House envoys met again with Ukrainian officials on Saturday to discuss Trump’s proposed path to peace. The administration’s national security strategy released this week says ending the war in Ukraine is a “core” U.S. interest, reflecting a shift from…
Education Dec 02 More 4-year colleges offer 2-year degrees to reach new groups of students About one in four college students is both first-generation and from low-income backgrounds, making the path to a college degree especially challenging. At Boston College’s Messina College, a new, two-year, fully residential associates degree program, a wide range of support…
World Nov 30 The story behind one man's historic descent of Mount Everest on skis When adventurers talk about Mount Everest, most often it's about climbing the world's highest peak. In October, Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Everest’s most dangerous route. The feat was chronicled by mountaineer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker…
World Nov 28 Top Zelenskyy aide resigns in midst of Ukraine corruption scandal A political earthquake in Ukraine has taken place as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak, the country’s second-most-powerful person, was forced to resign amid a corruption scandal. This comes as Ukraine is enmeshed in negotiations with the Trump…