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Politics Apr 20
From figurehead to partner: How Walter Mondale transformed the office of vice presidentFormer Vice President Walter Mondale passed away Monday night at his home in Minneapolis. He was a lifelong public servant who transformed the role of vice president, and championed civil rights under Jimmy Carter before losing his own run for…
World Apr 15
Afghanistan hopes continued support from international allies will curb Taliban violenceNation Mar 23
Suspect charged in Colorado shooting as Senate debates gun controlA suspect was charged Tuesday in the second American mass shooting in less than a week. The shooting in Boulder, Colorado, which left 10 dead, including a responding police officer, has plunged the city into mourning. Over in Washington, DC,…
Nation Mar 22
Female basketball players get unreliable COVID testing, less online promotion from NCAAThe NCAA women's basketball tournament got underway Sunday. But even before the opening tip, new anger and frustration erupted last week over the NCAA's different approaches to the women's and mens' teams — including less reliable COVID testing. The problems…
Nation Mar 01
Making the case for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19One of the most prominent voices advocating for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 is Kristin Urquiza. She co-founded the advocacy group, Marked By COVID, after she lost her father to the pandemic last year. She…
Nation Feb 18
After brutalizing much of the U.S., storm surge shines a spotlight on disparitiesThe storms that have descended on much of the country, and their after-effects, have hit vulnerable groups the hardest, especially communities of color. Dr. Robert Bullard, a professor at Texas Southern University who focuses on wealth and racial disparities related…
World Feb 08
George Shultz sealed a lasting legacy by helping to bring down the Iron CurtainFormer U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz died Sunday at his California home at the age of 100. The statesman, economist, and business executive served as America's top diplomat under President Ronald Reagan. Nick Schifrin reports on his lasting legacy.
Politics Feb 05
Congressional Democrats back blueprint for Biden’s relief planPresident Biden's plans to pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus package picked up some momentum Friday as Democrats in Congress approved a basic blueprint. While the measures don't have the force of law, lawmakers are expected to begin writing the details…
Health Feb 05
Why we haven’t cracked the mystery of COVID ‘long-haulers’For people whose COVID-19 symptoms linger for months, the effects can be devastating and debilitating.
Nation Jan 22
Looking back at the life of baseball legend Hank AaronOne of America's greatest athletes, Henry Louis Aaron, died Friday at the age of 86. The famed baseball player endured blatant racism for much of his life, eventually breaking Babe Ruth's home run record. He was inducted into the Baseball…