Nov 13 Watch 9:03 How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water By William Brangham, Frank Carlson So-called forever chemicals are both harmful to our health and are everywhere. Studies have found them in women's breast milk and even in rain falling in Tibet. A new book tells the story of how these extremely durable chemicals became… Continue watching
Nov 12 JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg will run for U.S. House seat in New York By Associated Press Schlossberg has drummed up a large following on social media with frequent posts weighing in on national issues, including taking aim at his cousin, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Continue reading
Nov 07 Elise Stefanik to run for governor of New York By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press In a video shared on social media, Stefanik called Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul “the worst governor in America” and called New York “the most unaffordable state in the nation.”… Continue reading
Nov 05 Mamdani’s win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Uganda has had the same president for nearly four decades, and opposition leaders face challenges in elections. Mamdani, born in Uganda, has kept his citizenship even after becoming a U.S. citizen. Mamdani's win offers hope for young people to shape… Continue reading
Nov 05 Mamdani tells Trump that New York is ready to fight after president’s threats fail to thwart voters By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump has previously targeted other cities and has threatened to cut federal funding and take control of New York. Mamdani's progressive policies have drawn criticism from Republicans. But Mamdani remains determined to resist Trump's influence. Continue reading
Nov 05 How Zohran Mamdani rose from Queens lawmaker to mayor of New York By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The former foreclosure prevention counselor and one-time rapper becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor, first born in Africa, and first of South Asian heritage — not to mention its youngest mayor in more than a century. Continue reading
Nov 04 Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race By Associated Press Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Andrew Cuomo concedes NYC mayoral race By Associated Press Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday night, saying, “Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani.”… Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning NYC mayoral race By Associated Press Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Continue reading
Nov 04 How to track 2025 election results By Molly Finnegan A handful of state contests on Tuesday will offer an early test of how Americans are feeling less than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term. Continue reading