Health Jul 29 Fauci invokes 5th Amendment right during GOP-led hearing on COVID origins Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fauci…
World Jul 21 Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new 50% tariffs The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods…
Economy Jul 14 Inflation eased in June, but Americans still feel pressure from high prices A report shows inflation eased more than expected in June. It's welcome news for President Trump, who has made lowering prices a focus of his economic agenda. But months of higher-than-expected inflation have continued to squeeze many households and raised…
Arts Jul 13 'One Day in September' chronicles how baseball's All-Star Game was born Baseball’s best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known…
Economy Jul 06 Who could benefit the most from Trump's investment accounts for children Trump Accounts are officially open. They’re the first federal tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids. Some 87 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. The question is, can they deliver the benefits that are being promoted? Economics…
Nation Jun 09 Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction A judge’s ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he has a gambling addiction and…
Nation May 28 What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches We are weeks away from the first men’s World Cup on U.S. soil in more than 30 years. There's great anticipation around it, plenty of complaints about high prices, and questions about how the U.S. team will fare. Geoff Bennett…
Arts May 25 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This…
Nation May 18 Jury throws out Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit from Elon Musk against the maker of ChatGPT after a jury found that he exceeded the statute of limitations. Musk had claimed that OpenAI betrayed its original mission of developing artificial intelligence…
Nation May 15 How to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts If it feels like it's getting harder and harder to avoid being scammed, that's because it is. In the age of artificial intelligence, scammers are using voice cloning that can sound very real, and seniors are often the target. Paul…