Nation May 27 New technology helping identify remains of fallen U.S. service members On this Memorial Day, nearly 81,000 American service personnel remain missing from previous wars. The vast majority were lost some 80 years ago in World War II. Cutting-edge technology is allowing the military to identify remains thought to be unidentifiable.
Nation May 23 How massive, feral goldfish are threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem…
Nation Apr 19 Recovery community helping Kentucky town rebound from economic decline and addiction For years, the stories coming out of Appalachian coal country have been grim: addiction, black lung disease and economic decline. But a new story is now emerging, one where people in recovery are helping their communities rebound. Jeffrey Brown reports…
Arts Apr 16 New film ‘Civil War’ explores a divided America at war with itself The new film "Civil War” is stirring debate and provoking conversation about where a divided nation could lead. It topped the domestic box office this weekend with a nearly $26 million opening, the biggest ever for the independent production company…
Arts Apr 09 Appalachian cultural hub faces long recovery after devastating floods In the summer of 2022, historic flooding in eastern Kentucky washed away homes and entire communities, claiming more than 40 lives. It also devastated an important cultural hub for the larger region, Appalshop, home to a large archive of Appalachian…
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.
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…
Arts Feb 20 Exhibit chronicles rich history of independent Black cinema Film buffs will frequently cite "Citizen Kane" or "Gone with the Wind" as early classics. But a new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors who have a rich history of their…
Nation Feb 16 A year after toxic train derailment, Biden visits East Palestine to mixed reception More than a year since a toxic train derailment devastated the small Ohio town of East Palestine, President Biden visited the community for the first time on Friday. The initial fire and controlled burn of chemicals a few days later…
Politics Jan 30 With calls for a ceasefire, protesters pressure city councils for U.S. action in Gaza As Hamas weighs a new proposal for a temporary truce in Gaza, protesters in the U.S. calling for a ceasefire have disrupted everything from commutes in New York City to a parade in Los Angeles. In cities across the country,…