Nation Oct 10 Floridians tally damage after Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction More than three million customers are without power after Hurricane Milton blew through Florida and caused widespread flooding along its west coast and inland. The hurricane and its fierce winds cut a path of destruction across many cities and towns.
Nation Oct 09 Florida braced for brutal impact from Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton is on track to make landfall in Florida overnight and poses a major threat to coastal cities like Tampa, Ft. Myers, Sarasota and St. Petersburg. Milton's outer bands have already hit the state and triggered a few tornadoes.
Nation Sep 30 Florida’s Big Bend faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months The devastating toll from Hurricane Helene keeps growing. At least 121 people have died in six states and officials fear that number could grow much larger. Many remain missing and unaccounted for since phone lines and cell towers have been…
Nation Sep 28 Florida’s Big Bend region begins lengthy cleanup in the aftermath of Helene’s landfall Hurricane Helene’s death toll has climbed to at least 50 across five states from Florida to Virginia. Remnants of the massive storm are causing record flooding across the Southeast, while more than 3 million people are without power. John Yang…
Nation Sep 05 Olympic success brings big boost to some lesser-known sports Team USA's success in the Olympic Games earlier this summer is already having an impact on sports fields and gyms across the country, especially on what have historically been less popular sports. Amna Nawaz reports.
Health Aug 11 Why rates of cancer among Millennials and Gen X are on the rise in America While cancer deaths in the U.S. have decreased in recent years, experts say one group has seen an overall rise in cancer rates: younger Americans. William Brangham spoke with Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, to learn more…
Nation Aug 06 Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps in vulnerable communities In the city of Baltimore, 94 percent of residents have some form of health insurance. Yet many face alarming disparities including higher rates of chronic diseases and shorter life spans. One program is trying to overcome barriers by providing healthcare…
Politics Aug 05 Black women in Georgia discuss their key election issues and Harris’ historic campaign Monday marked the final round of online balloting by Democratic delegates, officially making Vice President Kamala Harris the first Black and South Asian woman to secure the presidential nomination from one of the two major parties. Laura Barrón-López traveled to…
Politics Jul 31 Trump campaign struggles to find footing against Harris amid renewed Democratic enthusiasm Donald Trump is back in Pennsylvania for his first rally in the state since the assassination attempt. It comes as his campaign is struggling to adjust to his new opponent Kamala Harris after months of attacking President Biden. Laura Barrón-López…