Politics Dec 17 CDC director says there are ‘no banned words’ at the agency Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald said in a series of Tweets on Sunday said there are "no banned words," while emphasizing the agency's commitment to data-driven science.
Nation Dec 16 Anita Hill to lead Hollywood commission on sexual harassment A coalition of powerful Hollywood and media figures on Friday formed a commission meant to address the avalanche of sexual misconduct claims in the entertainment industry that have emerged in recent months.
Nation Dec 10 Health concerns swirl in Texas months after floods from Harvey spread toxic waste Texans are questioning how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handling Superfund sites in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Nation Dec 09 Authorities confirm first death related to California wildfires Officials late Friday confirmed the first death related to California's wildfires after a 70-year-old woman crashed her car while trying to evacuate.
Nation Nov 19 Thousands march in show of support for Puerto Rico Thousands of people rallied in the nation’s capital on Sunday to protest conditions in Puerto Rico nearly two months after Hurricane Maria ravaged the U.S. territory, leaving millions of American citizens without basic services.
World Nov 12 Tens of thousands of far-right demonstrators march in Poland Police in Poland estimated that 60,000 people marched through the city of Warsaw, some chanting "Pure Poland, White Poland" and “We Want God."…
Nation Nov 11 U.S. cities, states pledge support for climate accord A powerful alliance of leaders representing American cities, states and business said on Saturday that they would continue to back the Paris climate accord.
Nation Oct 29 Puerto Rico cancels contract with Whitefish Energy Puerto Rico’s power company on Sunday pulled out of a $300 million contract with utility provider Whitefish Energy Holdings.
World Oct 29 Somali forces end hotel siege after deadly blast Somali forces took control of a Mogadishu hotel on Sunday, following a 12-hour standoff with five assailants who entered the building after a truck bomb killed at least 23 people nearby.
Nation Oct 28 Five years after Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers call for action on climate change Five years after Hurricane Sandy struck the shores of New York and New Jersey, advocacy groups and residents question whether the region is moving fast enough to prepare for the next major storm.