Oct 15 Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press The 71-year-old Leo had the lower right lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 4:57 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Geoff Bennett With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 9:06 Fraternity culture under scrutiny in wake of Cornell allegations By Amna Nawaz, Molly Mazilu, Jackson Hudgins The fallout from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University continues. Faculty members plan to introduce a resolution of no confidence in how leadership handled an alleged gang rape at a fraternity. The university has suspended fraternity parties through the academic… Continue watching
Oct 14 The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to know By Hannah Grabenstein This year's increase is 3.6%, based on inflation data, amounting to a little more than $900 next year. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 11:13 How immigration policies shaped America and evolved throughout its history By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration may be novel in its tools, methods and scope, but it belongs to a long tradition in this nation’s past. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, Crossroads: America at 250. Continue watching
Oct 14 A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Cornell University’s handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges' treatment of campus sexual assault. Continue reading
Oct 14 Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been… Continue reading
Oct 14 ICE officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas prosecutor says By Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press, Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America The encounter has set off new criticism over immigration enforcement in Houston, where local prosecutors are also investigating a July fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer. Continue reading
Oct 14 New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back… Continue reading
Oct 14 Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on safety of ever more thrilling rides By Jaimie Ding, Dylan Lovan, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest… Continue reading