Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditi...
Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "...
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't...
The US healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
The effects of the high court ruling that could lead to mass deportations will be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already operate und...
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in...
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department said on Friday, as jobs growth slowed from the previous two months, while the unemployment r...
Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to...
The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in th...
Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several peop...
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to contin...
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents too...
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes
Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country alrea...
Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to know
It's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone st...
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship. And, key results from Colorado's primaries
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds on the last day of its term. And, a Democratic socialist has won the Democra...
Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry
As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the ...
A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it
There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that...
Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel
Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but ano...
Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lesso...
How America has celebrated milestone birthdays, from world fairs to the World Cup
Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extrav...
Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 year...
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress after Colorado primary, some World Cup m...
Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon
Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the...
