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Nation Aug 03

How the mineral mining boom endangers Indigenous communities worldwide

Minerals extracted from the earth help power many of our devices, from computers to car batteries. But what about the communities whose land is at the center of acquiring these minerals? Ali Rogin reports on the fight between companies seeking…

Nation May 12

6 voices on what motherhood means to those with and without children

The American family has changed significantly since Mother’s Day became a national holiday more than a century ago. Families are smaller, more people are choosing not to have children and more are choosing to be single parents. Still others want…

World Apr 20

As journalist deaths climb in Israel-Hamas war, what can be done to protect them

The Israel-Hamas war is inflicting a devastating toll on civilians. The Committee to Protect Journalists says it’s also the deadliest conflict for reporters, photographers and camera operators since the group began tracking casualties in 1992. Ali Rogin speaks with CPJ…

Nation Mar 31

Why more Americans are saying religion is losing influence in public life

In a new survey released by the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of respondents said religion’s role in public life is shrinking in America. That’s the highest proportion in two decades of asking the question. John Yang speaks with Gregory…

Science Mar 17

The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented…

Nation Feb 03

Pressure grows on Congress to take action against deepfake pornography

Deepfake pornography uses technology to make explicit images appear to be someone they’re not. Images using Taylor Swift’s face that surfaced recently on social media have brought the issue front and center, and the problem seems to be getting worse…

Education Jan 27

What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding

More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education teachers and administrators share how the shortage is affecting them, and John…

Nation Dec 23

As communities test basic income programs, here’s how one California city fared

Guaranteed basic income, the concept of no-strings-attached payments to provide people with a financial floor, is being tested in dozens of pilot programs across the country. Stockton, California was one of the first cities to launch a pilot program in…

Nation Nov 26

The cutting-edge work of Native American aerospace engineer Mary Golda Ross

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, for our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the life and legacy of Mary Golda Ross, the first Native American woman to become an engineer and a pioneering figure of the…

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