Nation Mar 22 Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. Researchers hope for more of this kind of transplant because there aren’t enough human organs for the thousands in need. But putting animal…
Nation Mar 21 Californians approve plan to address homelessness, critics say it's not enough California voters narrowly passed a ballot measure that will fund billions of dollars to help the state tackle its homelessness crisis. Gov. Newsom celebrated the victory, but opponents say it doesn’t do enough to keep people from becoming homeless in…
Nation Mar 19 Climate researcher on what's causing the record rise in ocean temperatures The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to…
Nation Mar 17 U.S. support for LGBTQ+ rights is declining after decades of support. Here's why For the last few decades, LGBTQ+ rights in America have seen increasing public support. But now, a new survey finds a slight decline in that support for the first time in years. William Brangham speaks with Melissa Deckman, CEO of…
Politics Mar 15 Fani Willis' Georgia election case will proceed, and other things to know about Trump's trials District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, is stepping aside. That departure came after the judge in the case said…
Politics Mar 12 Biden classified documents special counsel testifies in House hearing The special counsel who said President Joe Biden’s age and memory factored into his decision not to charge the president for his retention of classified documents testified on Capitol Hill today. As William Brangham reports, Republicans sought answers as to…
Nation Mar 06 Measles outbreak raises concerns about drop in vaccinations There were 58 reported cases of measles in the U.S. during all of 2023. But there's already been 41 cases across 16 states so far this year. The outbreak of this highly contagious virus is cause for concern for many…
Nation Mar 05 What's behind the stunning rise in alcohol-related deaths Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in America, and it is also one of the deadliest, with more and more people losing their lives to alcohol-related causes over the last two decades. A new report reveals how…
Politics Mar 04 Supreme Court says only Congress, not states, can remove Trump from presidential ballots The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that individual states cannot remove former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on the 14th Amendment. In an unsigned opinion, the court said only Congress, not states, can disqualify presidential candidates under the…
Nation Feb 28 Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump is immune from election interference prosecution The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The justices set oral arguments for the week of April 22. Trump’s pending trial in…