The U.S. retaliates against a ‘surprise attack’ by Iran in Jordan
The U.S. attacks were in retaliation for what the U.S. Central Command called "an attempted surprise attack" with ballistic missiles…
Alien Terrorist Removal Court to hold its first-ever hearing after 30 years
Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified…
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy…
Pediatricians and health officials are sidestepping Trump’s CDC on vaccine advice
The Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away…
Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment…
The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo
Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the…
Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the…
The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program…
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens
The blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of…
Here’s how ‘parasite’ went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular…