Politics Mar 23 Madeleine Albright, first woman to become secretary of state, dies at 84 From the very heights of government and diplomacy, to fierce advocacy for democracy and refugees, Madeleine Albright set a new and trailblazing standard. The first woman to become secretary of state died Wednesday afternoon in Washington, but leaves an impressive…
Nation Mar 23 New Orleans area recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the region Tornadoes tore through New Orleans and surrounding areas Tuesday leaving behind devastation, with overturned vehicles, downed power lines and street lights, and homes completely destroyed. At least one person was killed and Louisiana has activated hundreds of National Guard personnel…
Science Mar 09 Shackleton’s ship Endurance discovered after more than 100 years at the bottom of the sea Off the coast of Antarctica, deep underwater, researchers have discovered the British ship called “Endurance," the vessel that launched one of the most remarkable stories of survival and determination. William Brangham reports.
World Mar 03 Volodymyr Zelensky’s improbable rise from comedian to wartime leader of a defiant nation The face of Ukrainian opposition to the Russian invasion has been their leader, President Volodymyr Zelensky. His defiant vows to stay and fight have lifted a nation battling for its freedom. John Yang details Zelensky's improbable rise from comedian to…
World Feb 28 UN releases dire climate report highlighting rapid environmental degradation A new United Nations science report warned that the effects of climate change are growing faster and more severe than expected. It cited hunger, disease, poverty and other ills made worse by a warming planet and indicated the repercussions may…
Nation Feb 24 Former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted in federal court of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. They were on the scene assisting fellow officer Derek Chauvin when he pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes,…
Nation Feb 22 Analyzing the federal hate crimes trial for the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery Three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 in Georgia were found guilty Tuesday of federal hate crimes. The jury concluded that Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor William Bryan targeted and shot Arbery because he was…
Nation Feb 21 Airlines grapple with pandemic disruptions and a surge in unruly passengers The number of unruly passengers on airplanes is skyrocketing. The federal aviation administration has reported nearly 500 incidents so far just in 2022. Now, some airlines are calling on the Justice Department for help. Chief Washington correspondent Geoff Bennett has…
Science Feb 15 What the Sandy Hook settlement with a major gun manufacturer might mean for gun control The families of nine victims in the Sandy Hook School shooting agreed to settle with gun-maker Remington for $73 million. The company made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six teachers in 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut…
Nation Feb 14 Super Bowl halftime show sparks more conversations about the NFL’s record on race The Super Bowl was a close and compelling game on Sunday, and as always there was a lot of attention around the halftime show. This year's show was led by hip-hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem,…