Nation Nov 04 Supreme Court hears case challenging who can adopt Indigenous children As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Indigenous Child Welfare Act, many Native Americans anxiously await the outcome. The law governs the removal of Native American children from their homes and where they are subsequently placed. It's an…
Politics Nov 01 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race…
Science Oct 18 Utah's Great Salt Lake shrinks to unsustainable levels amid a decades-long megadrought The Great Salt Lake in Utah is the largest body of water in the western hemisphere without an outlet to the sea. Its levels fluctuate naturally, but scientists say the record-low water levels the lake has seen in recent years…
Nation Oct 07 Jury deciding how much money Alex Jones will pay Sandy Hook families for years of lies A Connecticut jury will soon decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has to pay families from the Sandy Hook shooting. That's part of a defamation suit filed after Jones lied and called the shooting a hoax and the…
Health Sep 28 How firefighters' life-saving work puts them at a higher risk of cancer The life expectancy for firefighters is ten years less than the average person and it’s not just the fires themselves that present dangers. Firefighters are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals, and according to recent research, even their protective gear may…
Nation Sep 26 Hurricane Ian bears down on Cuba with landfall in Florida expected later this week Hurricane Ian is on a collision course with Cuba and will threaten Florida after that. The storm is growing rapidly and could become a Category 4 with winds of 140 miles an hour before it reaches the U.S. mainland this…
Politics Sep 21 Texas sheriff opens investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard Outrage over Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week has led to legal battles. Investigators in Texas say they believe the migrants were lured under false pretenses into boarding charter planes that…
Education Sep 20 Prisoners will soon be eligible for federal grants, opening new educational opportunities Colleges are gearing up for a spike of interest in prison education programs. That's because incarcerated people will soon be eligible for Pell Grants. It will be the first time in 28 years prisoners can access that federal funding for…
Science Sep 07 Record-setting heat wave pushes California power grid to the brink A record-setting heat wave has pushed California to the brink with the state facing its highest chance of rolling blackouts this year. Electricity demand forced the power grid operator to urge residents to conserve energy for an eighth straight day.
Science Sep 06 Climate change increasing chance of 'mega storm' in California, scientists say California is no stranger to extreme weather. It typically comes in the form of severe drought and wildfires, but a new study suggests the Golden State should also be preparing for a mega storm it hasn't seen the likes of…