Nation Jan 04 As New Orleans recovers from terror attack, locals ask how warning signs were missed It’s the first weekend since an ISIS-inspired Texas man killed more than a dozen people in New Orleans and silenced a city known for its joyous atmosphere. Officials and residents are asking what can be done to better protect their…
World Dec 28 Looking back at the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years later This week marks 20 years since one of the worst natural disasters in modern history. In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than…
Science Dec 21 Conservation groups try to save tiny deer in the Florida Keys from a warming planet A type of white-tailed deer unique to the Florida Keys has been on the endangered species list for nearly 60 years. Only about 800 Key deer remain, and their habitat is under growing threat from rising sea levels. William Brangham…
World Dec 08 Half-century of iron rule ends in Syria as rebels seize Damascus. What’s next? For more than half a century, Syria had been ruled with an iron fist by the Assad regime. It all came to an end this weekend with lightning speed, as rebels took control of the capital city of Damascus, and…
Nation Dec 07 How a Christmas tree farm in North Carolina overcame Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the mountains of North Carolina devastated one of the region’s big industries: Christmas tree farming. One family operation overcame obstacles to get its crop to market, including one special tree that ended up in…
Arts Nov 10 Rare presidential artifacts command top dollars on the auction block If you’re in the market for some rare presidential memorabilia, and you’ve got deep pockets, then the Guernsey's Auction in New York is for you. John Yang reports.
Nation Nov 02 Why anti-transgender political ads are dominating the airwaves this election If you’ve watched TV this month, you’ve likely seen campaign ads supporting Donald Trump by attacking Kamala Harris over transgender issues. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, Trump’s campaign and pro-Trump groups spent an estimated $95 million on ads, more…
Nation Oct 05 The state of anti-discrimination laws for pregnant workers in America Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas,…
Arts Oct 05 Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports.
Arts Sep 22 Meet the 10-year-old winning international acclaim for her wildlife photography For many years, nature and wildlife photographers have been disproportionately male. But a young girl in India is helping change that stereotype. Ali Rogin speaks with Shreyovi Mehta about her journey and her future aspirations.