Nation Mar 21 How evictions and housing instability can have deadly consequences With pandemic protections like eviction moratoriums and emergency rent assistance drying up, eviction filings have risen more than 50 percent in some cities. New research shows that housing instability can have deadly consequences. Stephanie Sy reports.
Nation Mar 13 Thousands of unaccompanied children make a dangerous trek to the U.S. southern border Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone.
Arts Mar 01 Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre’s Black roots This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” The song has brought a new audience to…
Politics Feb 29 Biden and Trump visits to border highlight conflicting immigration policies President Biden and former President Trump made separate visits to two towns along the southern border as immigration becomes a key issue ahead of the November election. Laura Barrón-López reports from Brownsville, Texas.
Politics Feb 23 Haley struggles to close gap with Trump ahead of South Carolina primary South Carolinians head to the polls Saturday in the state’s Republican primary race. South Carolina is often seen as a bellwether with its first-in-the-South contest, and Nikki Haley has spent more money and time on the ground in her home…
Arts Feb 09 Kwame Alexander discusses his anthology of Black poetry, ‘This Is the Honey’ Award-winning author and producer Kwame Alexander just released his latest work. It's an anthology by Black poets called, "This Is the Honey." Amna Nawaz discussed the book with Alexander for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Nation Feb 02 How Taylor Swift became the latest target of right-wing conspiracy theorists On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs upset the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, but some of the attention was focused on one person in the stands, singer Taylor Swift. As Laura Barrón-López reports, major right-wing conspiracies are now…
Politics Jan 22 Why New Hampshire might be the last chance for voters to avoid a Trump-Biden rematch There are mere hours to go before New Hampshire voters head to the polls for the presidential primaries. On the Republican side, former President Trump is seeking a sequel to his runaway victory in Iowa. President Biden is expected to…
World Jan 18 Why women are drawn to solo travel and how the tourism industry is responding A majority of people traveling abroad alone these days are women, and demand for women-led tour groups is rising. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at the reasons why women are drawn to solo travel and how the hospitality industry…
Politics Jan 15 Iowans face freezing temperatures to caucus in 1st contest of 2024 campaign Republicans are enduring frigid weather to participate in the Iowa caucuses. An Arctic blast brought record-setting snowfall, powerful gusts and wind chill readings 40 degrees below zero. It choked campaigns to a near-halt at one point. When candidates did return,…