What to know about this year's wild NBA playoffs
The NBA playoffs have been wild this year. There have been six 20-point comeback victories. That's the most in almost 30 years. The New York Knicks have three of those wins.
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With the downsizing of the federal workforce, are America's farms at risk?
There are growing concerns that President Trump's depletion of the federal workforce is putting America's farms at risk, which could lead to higher food prices and hurdles for farm exports.
Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in U.K.
British prosecutors have approved 21 charges against brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, assault and human trafficking
Shooting outside Jewish museum raises questions about shifts in political violence
If the suspect in the recent D.C. case planned to kill people because of their Jewish faith, this would represent a major anomaly in lethal, antisemitic violence.
Volunteering and service to others could help with the loneliness epidemic
As part of our series on community and service, called Here to Help, Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the benefits of volunteering.
Experts putting together Revolutionary War-era ship found at World Trade Center site
Fifteen years ago, archaeologists at the World Trade Center site discovered a ship, deep in the muck, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Now they're putting it back together.
Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case against German energy giant
A Peruvian farmer has lost a decade-long legal climate case against Germany energy giant RWE. Saúl Luciano Lliuya claimed the company's emissions had contributed to glacial melt threatening his Andean hometown.
Understanding JD Vance's meteoric rise, from 'Hillbilly Elegy' to the White House
The Atlantic writer George Packer calls JD Vance the most interesting figure in the Trump administration: "He's capable of complex thought, and I also think he may be the future of the MAGA movement."
GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants
The goal of the changes, which head to the Senate next week, is to save money and send a signal that Republicans are tough on immigration.
China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says
Developing countries owe billions to China, which threatens to undermine poverty reduction efforts and fuel instability, according to a new report from Australia's Lowy Institute.