As Millions Go Hungry, Here’s How We Can Reduce U.S. Food Waste

A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.

LGBTQ Catholics Stung By Vatican Rebuff Of Same-Sex Unions

Pope Francis approved a Vatican statement saying Roman Catholic clergy may not bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin."

Giving Birth In A Pandemic: Anxiety, Confusion, Terror, Relief

Pregnancy, birth and life after bringing a baby home in a pandemic have brought on anxiety, ever-shifting hospital protocols and isolation.

What's The Impact Of Racially Diverse Juries? Explainer

Scholars, courts and legal groups have increasingly advocated for greater jury diversity — and not just racially — to make trials fairer.

U.S. Prison Guards Refusing Vaccine Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks

Corrections officers are refusing the vaccine at alarming rates, health officials have said.

March Madness: 68 Teams Punch Ticket; The Hard Part Awaits

In an NCAA Tournament like no other, all games will be played in and around Indianapolis over a 19-day span.

Winter Storm Closes Roads In Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska

A "historic and crippling" winter storm has left airports closed, thousands without power, and made travel nearly impossible.

Fauci Says Trump Should Urge His Followers To Get Vaccinated

The nation's top infectious disease expert says politics needs to be separated from "commonsense, no-brainer" public health measures.

In Louisville, Breonna Taylor's Family Honors Her Legacy

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville to mark the 1-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death.

What You Give is What You Will Get

What you give is what you will get. What you plant, you will eventually harvest; what you set in motion, will someday come back upon you.

Rescue Aid Package May Reduce Inequality, But For How Long?

Hailed as the biggest anti-poverty package in generations, the American Rescue Plan's boldest measures are only temporary.

New Round Of Coronavirus Relief Payments On The Way: IRS

The IRS said the first round of relief payments could start showing up in bank accounts this weekend.

Nurses Fight Conspiracy Theories Along With Coronavirus

Much of the job of correcting COVID-19 misinformation has fallen to the world’s front-line medical workers.

​U.S. Police Killings: Take A Look At Big Settlements

A $27 million settlement in George Floyd's death is the largest pre-trial settlement in U.S. history, but there are other big payouts.

COVID-19 Deaths Falling, But Americans 'Must Remain Vigilant'

As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 fall and new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations plummet, health officials are optimistic but cautious.

Stay Or Go? Fence, Guard Pose Capitol Security Questions

How to protect lawmakers while keeping the bucolic Capitol grounds open to visitors is one of the most daunting post-insurrection questions.

Governors Applaud Biden's Vaccine Timeline, But Need Supply

May 1 goal of vaccine eligibility for all within reach, but challenges remain around equity and expectations about when shots will be given.

A Costly Mistake

Did misguided mask advice drive up coronavirus death toll for health workers?

‘Last Chance U’

Netflix series speaks to the reality of athletes.

Time To Spring Forward

Daylight saving time could be especially hard this weekend because of coronavirus sleep loss.

The Fight Against Hunger

How urban planning and housing policy helped create ‘Food Apartheid’ in US cities.

Holding On To Hope

It takes patience to get to the light at the end of the tunnel.

Vaccine Passports May Be On The Way

Are they a reason for hope or a cause for concern?

So Much For Gridlock

Debunking the myth of legislative gridlock as laws and policy are made in the nation’s capital.

Biden Pledges Quick Vaccines, 'Independence From This Virus'

In his first prime-time address on Thursday, Biden said he would direct states to make vaccines available to all adults by May 1.

9 Good News Stories: Romance Is Kismet; Couple Reunited At Last

Watch a young girl’s response when she learns she’s going back to in-person school; an 8-year-old “old soul” appoints himself trash officer.

First Come, First Served

Skipping the vaccine line is not only unethical – it may undermine trust in the rollout.

The US Prepares To Deliver $1.9 Trillion Jolt Of Economic Relief

Americans are about to get a US$1.9 trillion jolt of stimulating relief.

Traffic Is Down But Vehicle Deaths Are Up

Here’s how to stay safe on the road.

It’s Not Just A Social Media Problem

How search engines spread misinformation.

Sewage-Testing Robots Processing Wastewater To Predict Outbreaks

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

One Year In

How the coronavirus toll compares with other causes of death.

Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill Before Speech To Nation

The president said the bill will help the country defeat the coronavirus and help the economy recover.

Coronavirus Pandemic, 1 Year Later: 9 Things We Hope Will Prevail

We lost a year to the pandemic but found some things worth keeping, like helping each other, eating together and even social distancing.

Constant Dieters Might Be Choosing The Wrong Way To Lose Weight

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

How 18 Million Americans Could Move Into Rural Areas – Without Leaving Home

How classification can hurt small cities and rural communities across the country.

Kids Spending Too Much Time Staring At Screens?

The focus should be on positive goals to get them moving, reading and talking.

Pollen Can Raise Your Risk Of The Coronavirus

The season is getting longer thanks to climate change.

Biden Ends Policy Forcing Asylum-Seekers To ‘Remain In Mexico’

For 41,247 migrants, it’s too late.

What Childhood Vaccine Rates Can, Can’t Teach Us

Data on childhood vaccines can play a pivotal role in herd immunity.