Biden and McCarthy are set to meet to talk about the debt ceiling stalemate
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet Wednesday to discuss, among other things, how to avoid a default on the U.S. debt.
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Revised AP African American Studies class drops controversial topics after criticism
The official curriculum for the new Advanced Placement course released Wednesday removed topics like Black Lives Matter that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Republican Nikki Haley is set to announce a run for president
The former South Carolina governor would be the first to challenge Donald Trump in the GOP primary.
How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a "horror show."
If you had a particularly 'Close' childhood friendship, this film will resonate
The Cannes award-winner Close -- about two inseparable teen boys — is for anyone who thought their childhood friendship would last forever. It's a beautiful Belgian film, but takes the easy way out.
Patrick Shiroishi's music moves a Japanese American saga forward
The saxophonist and composer resisted his Japanese American heritage for decades. He now funnels that painful and triumphant personal history into a string of vital records.
Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp
Hong Kong banned cannibidiol, also known as CBD, as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down and revamp.
Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts
As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.
Twenty years after the Columbia disaster, a NASA official reflects on lessons learned
Seven astronauts died when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry on Feb. 1, 2003. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy looks back on the tragedy and how it shaped the agency.
House Republicans are launching their first investigations into Democrats
Now in control of the House, Republicans will hold hearings on border policy and pandemic relief spending.