The Gulf Of Mexico's Dead Zone Is The Biggest Ever Seen
A record-setting "dead zone," where water doesn't have enough oxygen for fish to survive, has appeared this summer. One major cause is pollution from farms.
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Minneapolis School Mourns Receptionist And Janitor Killed In Explosion, Collapse
Ruth Berg had worked at the school for 17 years and was engaged to be married. John Carlson, in his 80s, was an alumnus who loved handing out ice cream bars to students.
Here's Why The Census Started Counting Latinos, And How That Could Change In 2020
On the Code Switch podcast this week, a look at concerns and issues facing people of color in the 2020 Census, and a look back at the reasons why "Hispanics" became a word in the first place.
'Madam' Will Make You Dance — And Think Twice About Transgender People
Progress is being made on transgender rights in Pakistan. But a new music video by a popular singer shows the discrimination that persists.
There's a National Teachers Hall of Fame? Who Knew?
A one-of-a-kind museum that honors some of the nation's most accomplished teachers has given Emporia Kansas the title of "Teacher Town USA."
Trump Hits New Low With White Non-College Voters
A Quinnipiac University poll shows that one core group of the president's base is turning against him.
Earthquake Shakes Central Oklahoma, One Of 7 In 28 Hours
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 4.2 hit Wednesday night. Earthquakes used to be rare in Oklahoma. Scientists say they're linked to the disposal of wastewater from fracking.
Trump Puts His Signature And His View On Sanctions Law, Following Presidential Trend
President Trump released a scathing signing statement about the Russia sanctions bill he signed into law on Wednesday. Legal and political experts weren't surprised.
Calls To Investigate Clinton Pose A Challenge To U.S. Political Norms
President Trump and some GOP lawmakers want an investigation into Hillary Clinton and other figures from the Obama era. But a probe of a defeated candidate is not the norm in American democracy.
Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block 'Bathroom Bill'
In Texas, every statewide elected official is Republican and the GOP controls the legislature. But efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender people show a party that's far from united.