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Hamas and Hezbollah are both without leaders. What now?
9 mins; October 17, 2024
The meaning behind Israel's right to defend itself.
9 mins; October 16, 2024
Bob Woodward's newest book is making headlines
12 mins; October 15, 2024
What would a mixed-race president mean for the U.S.?
12 mins; October 14, 2024
Deep inside a Norwegian fjord, a dream of farming salmon sustainably
9 mins; October 13, 2024
TikTok executives know about app's effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege
8 mins; October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton's path of destruction
11 mins; October 10, 2024
How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change
8 mins; October 09, 2024
Hurricane Milton's triple threat
11 mins; October 08, 2024
Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?
9 mins; October 07, 2024
October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it
37 mins; October 06, 2024
In states where votes are close, organizers are aiming to 'lose by less.' Why?
9 mins; October 04, 2024
Wisconsin's vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?
17 mins; October 03, 2024
Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene
7 mins; October 02, 2024
Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?
6 mins; October 01, 2024
How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?
11 mins; September 30, 2024
Author Robert Caro on the history of power
14 mins; September 29, 2024
Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?
10 mins; September 27, 2024
Meet the man in charge of prosecuting war crimes
16 mins; September 26, 2024
Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalled
11 mins; September 25, 2024
Young voters in GA. will have a huge stake in the election. What do they want?
8 mins; September 24, 2024
More forever wars?
9 mins; September 23, 2024
Would long-range missiles for Ukraine pull the U.S. into a war with Russia?
9 mins; September 22, 2024
Is Georgia ready to vote for a female president?
9 mins; September 20, 2024
The unraveling of Eric Adams' administration
9 mins; September 19, 2024
Israel rigged pagers and radios to explode across Lebanon
9 mins; September 18, 2024
A year after the strike is the UAW still winning?
12 mins; September 17, 2024
Another attempt was made on Trump's life. What do we know?
10 mins; September 16, 2024
The Republicans who stood up to Trump after the 2020 election
8 mins; September 15, 2024
NASA prepares to head back to the moon.
11 mins; September 13, 2024
Anne Lamott has some ideas on getting older in the United States
10 mins; September 12, 2024
During Tuesday's debate, Harris was in command; Trump was incoherent
9 mins; September 11, 2024
Cooking for the most powerful person in the world
10 mins; September 10, 2024
Should the presidential debate moderators hold candidates accountable?
11 mins; September 09, 2024
As debate looms political impressionists get into character
12 mins; September 08, 2024
The rise and fall of the DEI movement
13 mins; September 06, 2024
Project 2025: Political winner or loser?
10 mins; September 05, 2024
'Bring them home.' Hostages' families cry.
8 mins; September 04, 2024
Ketanji Brown Jackson chronicles her path to the Supreme Court
11 mins; September 03, 2024
Measles cases are up and childhood vaccinations are down
11 mins; September 02, 2024
Game on: the sprint to election day
12 mins; September 01, 2024
'American Pie', and the bygone era of raunchy teen comedies
12 mins; August 30, 2024
Wrongfully imprisoned for decades, Ben Spencer is exonerated
10 mins; August 29, 2024
Is the U.S. military ready for the wars of the future?
11 mins; August 28, 2024
Why this writer says her son deserves a champion like Tim Walz
8 mins; August 27, 2024
Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison
11 mins; August 26, 2024
How would banning taxes on tips actually work?
10 mins; August 25, 2024
Looking The Other Way Pt 2: On tape and under oath
42 mins; August 24, 2024
Looking The Other Way Pt 1: A powerful Democrat and a #MeToo scandal
36 mins; August 24, 2024
The fine line between providing campus security and allowing for free speech
9 mins; August 23, 2024
How blue candidates might win in red districts
6 mins; August 22, 2024
For the first time, the DNC welcomes influencers to the stage
8 mins; August 21, 2024
Bangladesh's student protestors are now helping to running the country
7 mins; August 20, 2024
Weight loss drugs have transformed an American city. Is that a good thing?
12 mins; August 19, 2024
Looking ahead to the DNC, the Harris-Walz campaign prepares for a defining moment
10 mins; August 18, 2024
'The Sixth Sense' and a career of plot twists
11 mins; August 16, 2024
Trump is promising mass deportations. His own record shows it's not so simple
10 mins; August 15, 2024
A new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talk starts this week. Is anything different?
8 mins; August 14, 2024
The plan to tackle customer service bots and subscription fatigue
8 mins; August 13, 2024
How a candidate's military service can help or hurt their campaign
12 mins; August 12, 2024
Young people are dying of opioid overdoses. Are students and campuses prepared?
10 mins; August 11, 2024
How is the plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert related to ISIS-K?
10 mins; August 09, 2024
How Team U.S.A. weightlifter Olivia Reeves became a gold-medal favorite
8 mins; August 08, 2024
How Nancy Pelosi came to call the shots
11 mins; August 07, 2024
Can Tim Walz secure Midwestern swing states?
9 mins; August 06, 2024
They are Olympic athletes — and refugees
7 mins; August 05, 2024
A proposal to tax the rich is gaining traction. But is it feasible?
8 mins; August 04, 2024
Leaner, lighter... lethal? Sport climbing's problem with eating disorders
11 mins; August 03, 2024
Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point
12 mins; August 02, 2024
A look at Ashleigh Johnson, a powerhouse of women's water polo
9 mins; August 01, 2024
Two assassinations of major leaders could change the Middle East
9 mins; July 31, 2024
A childhood friend paints a picture of Kamala Harris' upbringing
9 mins; July 30, 2024
Venezuelans foresaw a new chapter. Then Maduro claimed victory
10 mins; July 29, 2024
Who will Vice President Kamala Harris pick to be her running mate?
10 mins; July 28, 2024
A year after her speakership, Nancy Pelosi's influence remains strong
12 mins; July 26, 2024
These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track
8 mins; July 25, 2024
Kamala Harris is already facing a flood of racism and sexism
13 mins; July 24, 2024
Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?
11 mins; July 23, 2024
Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?
7 mins; July 22, 2024
Biden's out. Here's what's next.
11 mins; July 21, 2024
'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing
12 mins; July 21, 2024
USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?
12 mins; July 19, 2024
Home insurance rates are rising due to climate change. What could break that cycle?
8 mins; July 18, 2024
What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?
9 mins; July 17, 2024
The political evolution of J.D. Vance
9 mins; July 16, 2024
After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins
6 mins; July 15, 2024
A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.
12 mins; July 14, 2024
Older voters have thoughts on whether Biden's up to the job
10 mins; July 12, 2024
This U.S. company is helping arm Ukraine against Russia — with AI drones
10 mins; July 11, 2024
Russia is Top of Mind at NATO summit
11 mins; July 10, 2024
Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.
12 mins; July 09, 2024
Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?
9 mins; July 08, 2024
California is trying to lead the way on reparations but not clear on the path to take
9 mins; July 07, 2024
Disabled students are struggling to get what they need at school
12 mins; July 05, 2024
Wildfires are getting more extreme. And so is the need for more firefighters
14 mins; July 04, 2024
It's the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?
11 mins; July 03, 2024
How well did the Civil Rights Act live up to its promise?
11 mins; July 02, 2024
Supreme Court rules Trump is immune from prosecution for certain official acts
14 mins; July 01, 2024
The evolution of Pride
12 mins; June 30, 2024
Biden tries to reassure voters after a shaky debate performance
