Nation Jun 23 How the federal student loan changes could impact borrowers Federal student loans will undergo significant changes starting July 1. These changes will not only restructure the loan system, but also the repayment options for millions of borrowers. Some might see higher monthly payments, others will have to deal with…
Nation Jun 18 Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other…
Nation Jun 15 Monica McNutt reflects on the decades-long wait for a Knicks championship The city that never sleeps finally saw its dream come true when the New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973. Thousands of fans across the five boroughs celebrated wildly after the Knicks pulled off this upset win…
Science Jun 11 Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ron Insana.
Nation Jun 09 Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticket prices and…
Science Jun 03 Trump administration dismantles ambitious ocean monitoring program Scientists across the country are expressing alarm as the Trump administration dismantles another tool for understanding how the planet is changing. More than 900 deep-sea ocean sensors will be pulled out of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans near Washington, Oregon,…
Health Jun 01 Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates A medical breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer is showing promising results after decades of research. The experimental drug, taken once a day, extends patients’ lives by slowing the progression of one of the deadliest cancers. Dr. Rachna Shroff,…
Politics May 15 Jerome Powell's impact and legacy at the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell’s eight-year role leading the Federal Reserve is over. His term will be remembered as one of the most turbulent and politically charged in the central bank’s history. William Brangham discussed Powell’s impact and legacy with Jason Furman.
Health May 11 What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine The ship at the epicenter of the hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated, and 16 Americans have now been transported to a specialized quarantine unit in Nebraska. Two are at a similar unit in Atlanta. The virus has claimed the lives…
World May 07 Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump's criticisms Secretary of State Rubio on Thursday tried to smooth over another conflict sparked by the Iran war, this one with the pope. A meeting between Rubio and Pope Leo came after Trump repeatedly accused the pontiff of wanting Iran to…