Health Jan 07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the…
World Dec 31 Trump signals Russia blocking path to peace as CIA rejects Putin's drone attack claim The CIA has assessed that Ukraine was not targeting a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack, a claim that Putin told President Trump, and that Trump seemed to accept. Trump now suggests that he agrees…
Science Dec 29 What's next for AI and has its explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble? This year, the development and spending around artificial intelligence has been perhaps the most significant business and economic story. AI spending is driving one of the most explosive periods for the tech industry and playing a big role in overall…
Nation Dec 25 Torrential rains drench Southern California with more storms on the way A powerful storm continues to batter California, triggering mudslides, severe flooding and multiple evacuations. It’s a record-setting Christmas Day for rain and officials are warning travelers to reconsider holiday travel plans as dangerous conditions may only get worse. William Brangham…
Health Dec 23 Reiner deaths renew conversations for families struggling with mental illness, addiction The murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, allegedly by their son, have renewed difficult conversations for families struggling with mental illness and addiction. Someone who traveled that path is Virginia state Sen. Cree Deeds. His 24-year-old son, who…
Nation Dec 22 New CBS News chief draws backlash by pulling '60 Minutes' story on El Salvador prison CBS News pulled an investigative report on 60 Minutes just a day before it was set to air. It promised a look at allegations of abuse and torture suffered by men deported by the Trump administration and sent to a…
Nation Dec 17 Son of Louisville mayor reflects on past trauma after Brown University shooting Five days after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured, authorities have not identified a suspect. For one family, this shooting was a harrowing reminder of another traumatic incident, the attempted assassination of Louisville…
Economy Dec 16 Jobs report reveals cooling labor market and 'uneven economy,' analyst says The U.S. labor market is showing further signs of cooling, as the latest jobs report indicates that unemployment has risen to its highest level in four years. There was some good news as payrolls climbed by 64,000 new jobs last…
Nation Dec 03 Proposal to declassify nursing as 'professional' threatens ability to secure student loans New limits on student loans could reshape how the U.S. trains nurses and doctors. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, medical students would be capped at borrowing $50,000 per year. The Trump administration is now proposing a stricter cap…
Nation Nov 27 Trump's deployment of National Guard in U.S. cities gets renewed scrutiny The shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House has intensified focus on the Trump administration’s use of military force to crack down on crime in cities led by Democrats. Juliette Kayyem, faculty director of the Harvard Kennedy…