World Apr 02 Russian forces retreat from Ukraine’s capital region as civilians attempt to flee Mariupol Ukraine says its forces have retaken the entire region around the capital Kyiv as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that retreating Russian forces left behind "a complete disaster" and said residents should beware of continued shelling and land mines. Meanwhile, efforts…
Nation Feb 21 Remembering Paul Farmer, a giant in the world of public health Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician, anthropologist and founder of a leading global health organization, died Monday at the age of 62. The group he co-founded, Partners in Health, said he died in his sleep. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro…
Nation Feb 18 Former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter sentenced for killing Daunte Wright Kim Potter, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed Daunte Wright, was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison. That was far less than the standard manslaughter sentence of around seven years. Potter fatally shot Wright, a 20-year-old Black…
World Feb 18 Examining the ‘ugly moments’ from the Russian figure skating controversy This is the closing weekend of the Winter Olympics, which have in many ways been overshadowed by larger concerns, such as China's human rights record and doping allegations. We take a closer look at the controversies surrounding this year's Games,…
Nation Feb 17 What a Minnesota trial says about police officers’ responsibility to intervene This is the fourth week of the trial of three former officers who were on duty with Derek Chauvin when he murdered George Floyd in 2020. The officers are on trial for their role in his death and over questions…
Nation Feb 15 As Minnesota’s Black population grows, African Americans and African immigrants unite Three high profile police killings of Black men in the past two years have led to ongoing conversations about racial justice in Minnesota. There’s also been noticeable solidarity between the state’s African American and African immigrant populations. Special correspondent Fred…
Nation Jan 31 How society should deal with misinformation on Spotify The popular audio streaming service Spotify has come under fire for hosting the podcaster Joe Rogan, who’s spread COVID misinformation to millions. After two high-profile musicians took their music off Spotify in protest, the platform has announced reforms. William Brangham…
World Jan 31 Unpredictable weather impacts long-standing traditions on outdoor rinks With the start of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games just days away, there’s renewed attention around the relationship between climate change and winter sports. As the planet warms, beloved pastimes that rely on the snow and ice face a growing…
Nation Jan 20 What role did the 3 other cops play in George Floyd’s murder? Jury selection began Thursday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd. The charges and issues in this federal trial are different from those in the earlier state trial that ended…
Nation Jan 13 Oath Keepers leader, 10 others charged with seditious conspiracy for Capitol insurrection The most serious federal charges yet in the Jan. 6 insurrection were unsealed Thursday. The leader of the Oath Keepers, a right-wing paramilitary group, and 10 of his members were charged with seditious conspiracy for attempting to overthrow the U.S.