Nation Feb 27 The concerns and implications of Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly signed an agreement on a $110 billion deal. The merger would make one of the largest media empires in the world. Paramount could now control two key movie studios, multiple streaming platforms, and two…
Nation Feb 23 Team USA caps golden run at the Winter Olympics It was a strong finish for Team USA at the Milano Cortina Games as they brought home the most gold medals for the country in a single Winter Olympics. Wrapping up the games in dramatic fashion, the U.S. men’s hockey…
Nation Feb 18 After son's suicide, mother says social media platforms are built to addict children Maurine Molach lost her son, David, in 2016 when he died by suicide. She is the co-founder of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, a coalition of families who have lost children to online harms and are bringing similar lawsuits. She…
Nation Feb 17 After Colbert says CBS blocked interview, FCC commissioner weighs in on 'equal time' Late-night host Stephen Colbert is going after his soon-to-be former network, saying CBS blocked him from airing an interview with James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the Senate. CBS says it did not prohibit the broadcast, but advised Colbert…
Nation Feb 16 Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics One of the most shocking moments of the Winter Olympics has been American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin finishing in eighth place. Liz Landers discussed how Team USA is doing overall with Christine Brennan of USA Today.
Nation Feb 11 What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace Airspace over El Paso was temporarily shut down on Wednesday. The Trump administration blamed the issue on drug cartels flying drones, but multiple reports say the closure was triggered by the Pentagon testing a new anti-drone defense system without giving…
Politics Feb 10 Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Khanna says Questions continue to emerge over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. One Democratic congressman went to the House floor to read the names of six "wealthy, powerful men" whose identities were shielded in the public release.
Health Feb 05 What to know about South Carolina's big measles outbreak and who is most at risk South Carolina is experiencing one of the biggest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in decades. In that state, there are 876 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus, which is preventable with a vaccine. While the current surge may…
Nation Feb 02 Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center after multiple cancellations by artists The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, will likely close its doors for two years starting this summer. President Trump made the announcement on social media Sunday, claiming it is necessary for…
Nation Jan 28 U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us' One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the head of the Archdiocese of Newark, urged members of…