Sexual assault on campus is a problem. Can laws help address it?
In New York, prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a student was gang raped by seven fraternity members at Cornel...
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Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity rape allegations
New York prosecutors say they are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case from 2024 that involved Cornell University students....
U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region?
U.S. forces are withdrawing from Iraq after a two-decade long military presence. Yet, Iraq is still central to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war w...
Republican lawmakers are breaking with Trump. Will it last?
Amid low approval ratings, several Republican candidates in competitive races are breaking with President Trump as midterms approach. Will i...
Housing in the US: Mortgage rates hit 7% and renters feel squeezed
If you're looking for a house to purchase or a place to rent, you're probably feeling squeezed. Mortgage rates have hit seven percent - and...
Jensen Huang has President Trump’s ear. What might he be telling him about AI?
Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, arguably the world's most important AI company. He also has the ear of President Trump, who is about to m...
The White House launched Trump TV. Will it change how the president communicates?
Major news outlets, including NPR, have suspended their pool coverage, or are not broadcasting video or audio of President Trump, in solidar...
What’s at stake in President Trump’s showdown with the press?
President Trump's battle with the press has escalated. On Friday, he banned three outlets from the White House. Those outlets are suing the...
What does global leadership on AI look like?
President Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington, D.C. this week as both sides look to gain an advantage in artificial intelligence de...
High stakes drama on display over the years at the UN General Assembly
Despite being instrumental in the founding of the United Nations, in recent years, the U.S. has marginalized the organization. For this week...
European leaders say Russia is provoking NATO. How will the alliance respond?
A number of European leaders have signaled that Russia is provoking nearby NATO countries. NATO’s article 5 is clear: an attack on one is an...
ChatGPT created a feature to help people in crisis. But there are some challenges.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a new optional feature on ChatGPT called Trusted Contact. It's meant to help individuals at risk of suici...
How will the Fed’s interest rate hike affect costs, the midterms?
The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow mon...
Tech leaders are debating how risky AI is. What does Bill Gates think?
AI leaders are warning about the threats posed by further advances of the technology and actively asking it to be regulated. What does Bill...
Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people buildi...
Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads...
25 years after the 9/11 attacks, where does the trial stand?
The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths -- and US response was massive, including new wars and surveillance programs. But what abou...
Are big AI companies gambling with our lives?
The warning in former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation announcement is stark. “The people building AI earnestly believe that i...
After a difficult trial, how do jurors move on?
The Lindsay Clancy case ended in a mistrial last week. Clancy was on trial for killing her three children in 2023. Neither Clancy nor her at...
The Smithsonian's leader is stepping down. Where does the Institution go from here?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, is stepping down from his post at the end of the year. The Smithsonian, which...