Nation Jan 28 Ohio lawmakers work to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline Since its launch last July, the nationwide 988 hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts and chats. The launch got a boost from the federal government, with future funding expected to…
World Jan 27 Why so many Americans know little about the history of the Holocaust International Holocaust Remembrance Day comes at a moment when there is growing worry about antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world. There's also been concern that too many people don't know enough about what happened during the Holocaust. John…
Nation Jan 26 Former Memphis police officers charged with murder in death of Tyre Nichols Five fired police officers in Memphis, Tennessee, have been charged with second-degree murder in a killing that has echoed across the country. The victim, Tyre Nichols, died after a confrontation during a traffic stop earlier this month. Attorneys for Nichols'…
Nation Jan 25 Latest wave of mass shootings sparks new debate over U.S. gun access As Vice President Harris meets with the families of those killed in the Monterey Park shooting, many are grappling with the toll it is taking on their community. For Asian Americans, this past week has been especially painful. All 11…
Nation Jan 22 Takeaways from the FBI search of Biden’s home for classified material An FBI search of President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home turned up more classified documents on Friday. The search was coordinated between the FBI and Biden's personal attorney and underscores the seriousness of a special counsel's investigation into Biden's handling of…
Nation Jan 22 The shifting battle over abortion rights 50 years after Roe Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade gave constitutional protection to the right to seek an abortion. But after a different Supreme Court overturned Roe last year, ending a pregnancy is now a crime in…
World Jan 21 The latest on Peru’s escalating anti-government protests Demonstrators in the streets of Lima, Peru are vowing to keep demanding the president's resignation, despite a strong police response and mounting death toll. At least 55 people have died since protests began in rural regions of the country last…
Nation Jan 19 Supreme Court says it hasn’t identified Roe v. Wade draft opinion leaker It was a political earthquake last May when the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked almost two months before the ruling was handed down. Chief Justice John Roberts launched an investigation but said the court has…
Nation Jan 18 Texas prisoners stage hunger strike to protest use of solitary confinement Dozens of inmates in Texas prisons have been staging a hunger strike for more than a week. They want a change in the way prison officials use indefinite solitary confinement. About 3,100 Texas prisoners are now in solitary and hundreds…
Economy Jan 15 What you need to know about interest-free payment plans As prices remain high from inflation, the concept of "buy now, pay later" is gaining popularity among consumers. Companies like Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna allow customers to take an item home right away and pay for it over time in…