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Haunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run out
Mothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid.
How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers
The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could jeopardize supports family and caregivers rely on.
In Sudan, hundreds killed in attacks on famine-hit displacement camps
Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces has claimed it has taken control of famine-hit Zamzam camp, after days of deadly fighting in the Darfur region.
Ukrainians in the U.S. use connections and their art to support the war effort
Amid concerns over Trump's foreign policy and Russian influence, Ukrainians look for new ways to raise awareness.
Anxiety drugs found in rivers make salmon take more risks
New research suggests that pharmaceutical pollution can change the behavior of salmon in the wild.
Troops arrive at the border to help with enforcement despite fewer migrant crossings
According to the U.S. Army, soldiers won't be arresting people suspected of being in the country illegally, and instead will offer "logistical support" to Border Patrol agents.
Move over Paleo diet, it’s Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies
On social media, people are gobbling up greens like they are giant primeval beasts. Nutritionists say it's not a bad way to get more fiber and micronutrients in.
Is it ‘Made in USA’? The answer can be complicated
In a global economy, something called "substantial transformation" comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.
Should I stay or go? Immigrants across U.S. consider self-deportation
In the face of raids and threats to previously safe spaces, some immigrants in the U.S. without legal status are weighing whether to heed Trump's call to voluntarily leave the U.S.
DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is ‘devastated’
The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.
The ‘world’s coolest dictator’ heads to the White House
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele heads to the White House to discuss further cooperation with the U.S., including the continued use of El Salvador's supermax prison for deported migrants.
Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89
A giant of Latin American culture, Llosa used powerful imagery and sometimes fantastical storytelling to explore issues of male violence, societal disruption and authoritarian politics.
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins reelection
Ecuador's conservative millionaire incumbent handily won Sunday's presidential run off against a leftist challenger.
Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics
Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investigation" over coming months.
The 2025 Masters final round is underway, featuring a showdown between two greats
On Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, all eyes are on Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau — both of whom are vying for their first green jacket.
Fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence was ‘an act of arson,’ police say
Gov. Shapiro says he and his family "woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police" early Sunday morning. The fire caused significant damage, but fortunately, no one was injured.
Bernie Sanders warns of ‘extraordinary danger’ facing U.S. under Trump at LA rally
The Vermont independent told a crowd of thousands of supporters that the U.S. was facing a moment of "extraordinary danger."
White House doctor says Trump is ‘fully fit’ in medical report
President Trump lost 20 pounds, lowered "bad" cholesterol and has "diverticulosis and a benign polyp," according to a medical report released by the White House.
Can’t stop scrolling? Here’s how to retrain your brain to crave movement more
If you're finding yourself glued to your phone these days, scrolling the news, here's how to change your habits and get moving instead.
The biggest trial in Meta’s history starts today. Here’s what to know
The government plans to call Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg to the witness stand. The trial is expected to run nearly two months in a federal courtroom in Washington.
‘Buffy’ podcasters built a community — and they didn’t let divorce break it
Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcasters Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo write about their community of fans, and how it help them keep working together after a split, in Slayers, Every One of Us.
Soccer-loving ‘grannies’ go for the GOOOOAAAALLLL in their version of the World Cup
The players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." One team was crowned the winner but all the players consider themselves champions.
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with greeting in St. Peter’s Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
Lies and consequences lend new weight to ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
The second season of HBO's hit zombie series takes what works the first season and turns it upside down, mining new drama from the uncertainty.
Do what you can. A new kids’ book shows how even ‘The Littlest Drop’ helps
A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
More than 30 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.
A retrial of Sarah Palin’s case against ‘New York Times’ begins Monday
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has the rare opportunity to retry her defamation case against The New York Times even though she lost it — twice in a 24-hour-period — in early 2022.
Will the SAVE Act make it harder for married women to vote? We ask legal experts
Legal experts say states could help married women who have changed their last names by accepting documents like a legal decree or a marriage certificate, but it might not fix the issue for all.
Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn’t like
The ripple effects of Trump's actions targeting specific law firms already are being felt beyond boardrooms, in declining interest in pro bono work for causes that are unpopular with the president.
An American composer’s biological matter creates new music from beyond the grave
An art installation in Perth, Australia, seeks to extend the musical output of the late experimental composer Alvin Lucier, and asks interesting questions about the nature of creativity.
DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump
Justice Department officials said they were ending the agreement reached with the state regarding wastewater issues in Lowndes County. Federal officials said the decision follows President Donald Trump’s executive order forbidding federal agencies from pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Israel strikes a hospital in Gaza, forcing evacuation as strikes intensify
The strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, after Israel issued an evacuation warning. Israel said it struck a command and control center used by Hamas at the hospital.
