Nation Jan 30 What investigators revealed about the jet and helicopter collision in D.C. that killed 67 Investigators are trying to determine why a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided in the air as the plane was trying to land in Washington. Officials believe everyone on board both aircraft died when they crashed…
Nation Jan 26 Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that. Ali Rogin speaks with Maria…
Health Dec 21 What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia cases among young children A rise in cases of a contagious lung infection across the United States is causing alarm, especially for parents of young children. Walking pneumonia usually sickens school-aged children and teens, but this year, toddlers are being hit the hardest. Ali…
Economy Nov 30 Consumers still feel inflation’s squeeze as holiday shopping season begins The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from…
Nation Nov 24 The future of #MeToo as a second Trump administration prepares to take power There’s a noticeable pattern across some of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees: allegations of sexual misconduct or assault. Trump himself has been publicly accused of sexual misconduct and found liable in civil court of sexual abuse, and his return to office…
Politics Nov 17 How divisions and narrow margins in Congress could present challenges for Trump In a major victory for President-elect Trump, Republicans will now control both chambers of Congress after the House was called for the GOP this past week. But this trifecta doesn't guarantee smooth governing, as narrow margins could make passing major…
Economy Nov 10 What to know about the ‘New Right’ school of economic thought advocated by Vance Vice President-elect JD Vance is an advocate of a new school of conservative economic thought that says tax policy and other government intervention should be used to promote stronger families, communities and industry. To learn more about the goals of…
Nation Oct 27 How a small but vocal minority of social media users distort reality and sow division Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance…
Economy Oct 20 How the economic toll of major storms reaches far beyond their direct paths Massive storms like Helene and Milton can devastate the people and properties that take direct hits, causing billions of dollars in damages. But the economic effects of these events can be felt thousands of miles away and for many months…
Health Oct 20 Overdose deaths involving antidepressants are on the rise. The reason why is complex For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sharp drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths. But at the same time, numbers from the CDC show that fatal overdoses involving antidepressants have been on the rise for the…