Biden Surveys NY And NJ Storm Damage, Talks Climate Change

Biden: The threat of wildfires and extreme weather must be dealt with in ways that will lessen the devastating effects of climate change.

75 Percent Of American Adults Have Had At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

The country has reached the milestone as President Joe Biden plans to introduce a "six-pronged approach" to controlling the pandemic.

Most Americans Support Coronavirus Vaccine Requirements: Poll

A Gallup poll conducted in August suggests most Americans favor vaccine requirements while traveling, in restaurants and at work.

​Americans Warier Of U.S. Government Surveillance: AP-NORC Poll

More Americans also regard the threat from domestic extremism as more worrisome than that of extremism abroad, the poll showed.

Young Sikhs Still Struggle With Post-Sept. 11 Discrimination

Young Sikh Americans struggle with bias 9/11 unleashed against their elders and them, from bullying to racial profiling to hate crimes.

4 Vaccinated Front-Line Workers Cope With Pandemic's Toll

Four essential workers got vaccinated and took steps toward normalcy. But the pandemic continues to define their work and life.

Education Debates Are Rife With War References: Have They Gone Too Far?

Former education secretary's comparison of suicide bombers at Kabul airport to "anti-mask and anti-vax people here" draws ire.

'Can Cause Serious Harm,' FDA Warns Of Drug Flying Off Shelves

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Coyote attacks injure two girls; disaster declarations issued; attorney general weighs in on abortion.

Jaw Surgery Takes A $27,119 Bite Out Of One Man's Budget: What Gives?

He expected his new plan to behave like his previous one from the same insurer, and for his mouth to be treated like the rest of his body.

Efforts Grow To Stamp Out Use Of Deworming Drug For COVID-19

With COVID-19's fourth wave, more Americans turn to ivermectin, a cheap drug that kills worms and other parasites in humans and animals.

Tattoos Date Back To The Ancient World – And Also To Colonialism

What we know and think about tattoos is heavily influenced by oppression, racism and colonialism.

After Losing Leg In Crash, Businessman Seeks Master’s Degree

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Daring dog rescue caught on video; Ex-Marine accused of killing 4; mu variant cases confirmed.

​ Pandemic Once Again Disrupts Plans For Jewish High Holy Days

The quick-spreading delta variant dashes hopes that synagogues would once again be filled during Rosh Hashana worship services.

5 Reasons Video Games Should Be More Widely Used In School

Video games keep kids in STEM, provide experiential learning, teach kids about failure and keep them engaged, and make complex learning fun.

Louisiana Residents Thankful For Small Miracles After Ida

Small improvements, like restoring power at a church, give residents hope after the hurricane led to 16 deaths across three states.

From Uber Rides To Patient Advocates: What It Takes To Increase ER Addiction Treatment

Many patients who don’t receive followup services die shortly after discharge or within a year of their ER visit, according to a new report.

GREENER PASTURES: The Art of Compromise

Compromise is the art of making more than one person happy, including yourself. It's an undervalued and misunderstood art, more of a virtue.

Pandemic Hardship To Soon Worsen For Millions Of Out-Of-Work Americans

An estimated 8.8 million people will stop receiving unemployment insurance beginning Monday.

'There'll Never Be Anyone Like Him': Iconic Weatherman Remembered

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Popular NBC weatherman dead; Biden to tour NY, NJ following Ida aftermath; booster shot delays; more.

No Vaccine Mandate A Competitive Advantage In Hospital Staffing Wars

Tight health care labor market is stretched thinner by the pandemic. The 40 percent of hospitals requiring vaccinations struggle in hiring.

Today Show's Funny Weatherman Willard Scott Has Died At 87

Willard Scott, popular weather forecaster on the Today Show for three decades, has died at 87.

Booster Shots Hitch: Some May Miss The Sept. 20 Start

​The administration's public pronouncement about booster availability sparked concerns the White House was getting ahead of the science.

‘Forever' Wars Take Toll On U.S. Vets Returning To The Question: ‘Did You Kill?'

Veterans' sense of estrangement from the general population is common among veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

How The Purdue Opioid Settlement Exposes The Roots Of The Drug Crisis

Litigation can hold wrongdoers accountable, repair damage by compensating victims and publicly expose dangerous products and practices.

Floodwaters From Ida's Fury Recede, Climate Change Debate Resumes

Your 5-minute read to start the day: From Connecticut, vet helps evacuate 40 from Afghanistan; in Texas, “Handmaiden’s Tale” with a twist.

'We're Going To Have Your Back': Biden Visits Louisiana Post-Ida

Biden met with Louisiana officials before touring a neighborhood in LaPlace, which suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ida.

Biden Declassifies 9/11 Documents Ahead Of 20th Anniversary

Nearly 1,800 people affected by the attacks had asked Biden to release the documents or not attend events commemorating Sept. 11, 2001.

Ida: Police Look For Missing In Wake Of Catastrophic Flooding

Ida, the deadliest U.S. hurricane in four years and the fifth most powerful to hit the mainland, underscores climate change vulnerabilities.

9/11 20th Anniversary: 22 Compelling New Documentaries

Several networks and streaming services will chronicle the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, providing new perspectives on that devastating day.

CDC, FDA Push Biden To Scale Back Booster Shot Plan

The federal agencies said they need more time to review the data and determine the efficacy of a COVID-19 booster shot.

Still Unvaccinated? CDC Says Stay Home This Labor Day Weekend

As COVID-19 cases surge due to the highly transmissible delta variant, public health officials are urging the unvaccinated not to travel.

10 Best Ways To Celebrate Grandparents Day

Make new memories and show Grandma and Grandpa just how much you love them with fun activities and thoughtful gifts.

Cleanup Continues After ​Ida Soaks Northeast With Rain, Heartache

At least 48 people in five states died as rain overwhelmed urban storm systems and cascaded into people's home and engulfed automobiles.

3 Men Guided Millions Through Horror Of Sept. 11, 2001

Most Americans were guided through the unimaginable by Tom Brokaw of NBC News, Peter Jennings of ABC and Dan Rather of CBS News.

9 Good News Stories: Dream Maker; Young Hero; ‘Force Of Nature’

Celebrity chef José Andrés brings World Central Kitchen to New Orleans, and a handful of animal tales about unusual predicaments and rescues

'We're Devastated': Trooper Among Hurricane Ida Flooding Victims

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Plane crashes into building, killing 4; Texas abortion law stands; see Ida’s devastation in photos.

Despite Eviction Moratorium, Landlords Still Found Ways To Kick Out Renters

These so-called “informal evictions," where landlords harass tenants out of their homes, may have even increased during the stay.

U.S. Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID Surge

The problem, health leaders say, is twofold: Nurses are quitting or retiring, exhausted or demoralized by the crisis.

How Ida Was So Deadly 1,000 Miles From Landfall: AP Explains

Hurricane Ida devastated some Northeastern states on Wednesday, dumping inches of rain and sending floodwaters into homes and streets.

Photos: Team USA Shines at the 2020 Toyko Paralympics

Take a look at the most spectacular moments from Team USA as they continue to dominate in at the Paralympics in Tokyo.