World Mar 10 How Russia is spreading blatantly false information about the war in Ukraine CIA director William Burns told the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday that he believes Vladimir Putin is losing the "information war" over Ukraine, and this may chip away at his domestic support for the invasion. But what are Russian citizens hearing…
Science Mar 09 Shackleton’s ship Endurance discovered after more than 100 years at the bottom of the sea Off the coast of Antarctica, deep underwater, researchers have discovered the British ship called “Endurance," the vessel that launched one of the most remarkable stories of survival and determination. William Brangham reports.
World Mar 07 In bunkers and at evacuation points, music uplifts a nation under siege In the midst of so much chaos and destruction in Ukraine, the sound of music has the power to bring light to darkness. William Brangham has this look at the voices and melodies uplifting a nation under siege.
Economy Mar 02 How high could gas prices go as sanctions ratchet up on Russia? As nations increase economic pressure on Russia, President Biden has warned that some of those moves could also end up hurting U.S. consumers, especially at the gas pump. Gas prices are already high, further pinching consumers who are also dealing…
World Feb 28 UN releases dire climate report highlighting rapid environmental degradation A new United Nations science report warned that the effects of climate change are growing faster and more severe than expected. It cited hunger, disease, poverty and other ills made worse by a warming planet and indicated the repercussions may…
Health Feb 25 CDC changes recommendations on when to wear masks in public The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday loosened its COVID-19 guidance on wearing masks in indoor public settings. The new standard says people don't have to mask-up if case counts and hospitalizations aren’t especially high where they live.
Science Feb 23 Alarming new climate report predicts ‘catastrophic’ global wildfires in the coming years There's grim new reports about potential causes and effects of climate change. The United Nations Environment Program has projected intense wildfires linked in part to climate change could increase 50 percent by the end of the century, and the International…
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…
Politics Feb 16 New details on 2016 Russia probe prompt flawed allegations of espionage A filing last week from the special counsel investigating the origins of the Russia probe has ignited a misleading media firestorm on the right that Hillary Clinton's campaign was guilty of illegally spying on Donald Trump. In a column this…
Science Feb 15 Western states face a bleak future amid the worst drought in more than 1,000 years The so-called megadrought that is afflicting the American West is the worst in 1,200 years, according to a study published this week. It has dried up water supplies, threatened ranchers and fueled wildfires. Park Williams, the lead author of the…