Nation Sep 18 What the move to pull Kimmel off the air says about free speech under Trump The political fallout from the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues. Wednesday, Disney suddenly suspended ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" following comments Kimmel made about how President Trump’s supporters were responding to the killing. That suspension was cheered by Trump…
Arts Aug 16 AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise concerns The rise of artificial intelligence has touched nearly every industry, disrupting long-established workflows and raising concerns about job losses. Now, the fashion world is reckoning with these changes as AI takes hold, from virtual fitting rooms to AI avatars starring…
Politics Aug 14 Trump’s D.C. takeover escalates with surge in arrests and homeless encampments cleared The Trump administration’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. is escalating with arrests at high-profile locations and homeless encampments torn down. Protests also erupted in the streets after the White House said federal agents would patrol around the clock. Amna Nawaz…
Politics Aug 11 The legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover as statistics show decline in crime In an unprecedented move, President Trump has taken over Washington, D.C.'s police department and activated its National Guard. The federal takeover invokes rare, but legal, presidential authorities, but local officials say he’s wrong to say that crime has spiraled out…
Politics Aug 06 Former prosecutor and intel official questions legitimacy of Bondi’s Russia probe Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and…
World Jul 29 Gaza experiencing ‘worst-case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna…
World Jul 28 Trump urges Israel to allow food into Gaza as he sees ‘real starvation’ there President Trump urged action to get more food into Gaza as the real threat of starvation stalks tens of thousands of Palestinians. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu must "make sure they get the food." Deema Zein reports.
Politics Jul 22 Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports…
Arts May 16 In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey…
World Mar 28 Buildings collapse as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake's epicenter was near Myanmar’s second-largest city and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The disaster has…