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EPA limits PFAS forever chemicals

The EPA is requiring every water system to monitor six of the chemicals and remove them from water supplies if they rise above a certain level.

How Austin, Texas, reflects America's approach to housing

The Atlantic's Derek Thompson says the city is a perfect example of America's inconsistent approach to the nationwide housing crisis.

Back To Capetown

Reporter Louis Freedberg brings us an audio essay from Capetown, South Africa.

Soldiers patrol outside the government palace during a state of emergency in Quito, Ecuador. (Dolores Ochoa/AP)

Ecuador update: Televised violence, gang leaders' prison break

Armed gunmen took over a television station during a live broadcast.

Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Utah

Park City, Utah, has been attracting independent filmmakers and movie lovers since 1978.

'Succession,' 'The Bear,' 'Beef' win big at belated Emmys

The 2023 Emmy Awards were postponed due to the Hollywood strike last year.

The challenges American schools face in 2024

This is the last year schools will have access to federal pandemic relief funds, which need to be spent by September.

A resident sits in a wheelchair in his room in a nursing home. (Stefanie Loos/AFP via Getty Images)

Most Americans are 'Dying Broke'

Long-term care is out of reach for many older Americans.

'Poor Things': If Frankenstein was a black comedy

Emma Stone teams up with director Yorgos Lanthimos for "Poor Things."

'The Exorcist' at 50: Commentary on evil and faith

The horror movie classic came out during the Vietnam War.

Fallout after Hamas leader's death

Israel has not claimed responsibility, but the blast has stoked fears of a widening regional conflict.

Why Jan. 1 is a common birthday in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Those many birthdays are rarely celebrated.

Shootings fell significantly in many cities in 2023

Some of the largest decreases occurred in cities that have become almost synonymous with gun violence.

How China uses pandas in diplomacy

China is slated to send two new pandas to the San Diego Zoo later this year.

Competitive ice canoeing is a favorite winter activity in Quebec

It's a unique sport threatened by climate change.

U.S. military stop migrants from crossing into El Paso, Texas, seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. (Christian Chavez/AP)

Texas base to house thousands of troops along border

Construction on the new military base is underway in Eagle Pass, Texas.

The year after a denied abortion

Mayron Hollis nearly died giving birth, but that was only the beginning.

Julian Assange hearing concludes in London

The hearing was just two days long and is likely going to go against Assange.

Russia and frozen embryos reverberate in politics this week

In vitro fertility became a political lightning rod this week.

How to navigate holiday traditions, old and new

Traditions are wonderful but they can also feel laborious.

Pitcher Shohei Ohtani recently signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Shohei Ohtani signs contract with LA Dodgers

Baseball pitcher Shohei Ohtani is no longer a free agent.

Test driving artificial intelligence in the classroom

One business school professor is having his students use artificial intelligence in class assignments.

Wisconsin tree farm transitions to ecological preserve

One Wisconsin Christmas tree farm is transitioning away from growing trees.

Remembering legendary CBS newscaster Charles Osgood

Osgood was best known for hosting CBS Sunday Morning for 22 years.

Thousands of Germans protest far-right party

The demonstrations came after a report that members of the party had discussed mass deportations.

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