World Dec 28 Looking back at the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years later This week marks 20 years since one of the worst natural disasters in modern history. In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than…
World Dec 19 Scale and brutality of French rape case sparks nationwide conversation In France, a panel of judges found dozens of men guilty of raping a woman whose then-husband had drugged her unconscious over a decade. The scale and brutality of the abuse prompted thousands to take to the streets and sparked…
Nation Nov 23 The long-term effects of hurricanes and major disasters on children's mental health It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. Experts say the storm’s effect on children might last for years to come. Ali Rogin speaks with Lori Peek, director of the Natural Hazards Center at the…
Nation Nov 16 The role of climate change in an unusual outbreak of wildfires in the Northeast For years, wildfires across the American West have served as an urgent reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather, often made worse by climate change. But over the last few weeks, fires have engulfed parts of New York and…
World Nov 16 Report highlights disproportionate killings of Indigenous environmental activists Leaders at the United Nations’ COP29 climate change summit are being pressed this year to address the rising threats to environmentalists and defenders of human rights. Ali Rogin looks at the challenges facing these activists around the world and speaks…
Politics Nov 09 How anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters' choices in the election Many of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration’s support for Israel. That anger may have been…
Nation Nov 09 How schools and law enforcement are navigating a spike in violent threats This fall, the big question facing educators and law enforcement officials is how to best deal with a wave of threats of violence, shootings and bombings, and the fears, evacuations and temporary shutdowns they cause. Ali Rogin speaks with school…
Politics Nov 03 Harris and Trump appeal to voters with starkly different tones in final days of the election Final pre-election polls released Sunday show Trump and Harris deadlocked as the race goes down to the wire, but there are indications that some late deciders may be breaking for the Democratic nominee. Both candidates spent the weekend appealing to…
Nation Nov 02 Why anti-transgender political ads are dominating the airwaves this election If you’ve watched TV this month, you’ve likely seen campaign ads supporting Donald Trump by attacking Kamala Harris over transgender issues. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, Trump’s campaign and pro-Trump groups spent an estimated $95 million on ads, more…
Health Oct 26 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic…