Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
Israeli Opposition Parties Say They Have Finalized A Deal To Oust Netanyahu
A coalition opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says they've finalized a deal to oust him from office. A vote in parliament is expected in days to install his replacement.
Dozens Of Candidates Killed Ahead Of Midterms In Mexico
Dozens of candidates have been killed leading up to Mexico's midterm elections. The violence has shown how divided, chaotic and intertwined with organized crime Mexico's political system has become.
India's COVID-19 Outbreak Has Spread To Nepal
India's COVID-19 outbreak has spread to neighboring Nepal, where it's straining an even smaller, less-resourced health system. The virus has even reached Mount Everest, where climbers have fallen ill.
The Secret To Better Soft-Bodied Robots Might Be Found In Elephant Trunks
The Army is paying for investigations on the physics of elephant trunks — and researchers say these versatile appendages may hold clues for designing better soft-bodied robots.
How Contact Tracing Has Changed Since COVID-19
Contact tracing transformed in 2020 from a routine part of public health work to a massive effort to contain COVID-19. Experts from the CDC and public health departments reflect on lessons learned.
NBA Arenas Have Been Opening — With A Rash Of Fan Incidents Toward Players
The NBA playoffs are underway. And, for the first time in a year, fans are part of the experience. Teams are opening arenas to more spectators and it's led to a curious problem: fans behaving badly.
JBS Cyberattack Just The Latest Major Company To Be Shut Down By Hackers
The meat processing company JBS expects most operations to be restored Wednesday after a ransomware attack. It's the latest major company being shut down by apparent Russian criminal hackers.
There's More News than Ever — But That Doesn't Mean The Truth Is Breaking Through
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to CNN's Jake Tapper, CBS' Lesley Stahl and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about the role of the media in democracy as the public struggles to agree on the same set of facts.
President Biden And GOP Sen. Capito Meet To Discuss Infrastructure Deal
President Biden met with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., who is leading the talks for Republicans on an infrastructure bill. Some Democrats are frustrated Biden is willing to compromise on one.
Laborers From India Are Suing New Jersey Hindu Temple For Worker Abuse
Laborers from India have filed a lawsuit against one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States. They allege that the temple held them against their will and paid illegally low wages.
Why Agricultural Technology Is So Susceptible To Being Hacked
When hackers struck meat processor JBS, they temporarily took down almost a quarter of meat packing capacity nationwide. The attack shows vulnerabilities in food supply chain that are under assault.