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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 building AI earnestly believe that i

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 of some of the most prominent

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 about the trial? More than two de

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 it could kill us all by the end

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 attorneys deny that she killed

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 includes museums, libraries

As a new school year begins, how are students and parents feeling?

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Across the country, more than 54 million students have returned to the classrooms.

9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?

After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States.  Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and

Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi

This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged i

The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?

A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023. The deliberations took nearly seven days

Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for w

How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?

On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants e

What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?

President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world. Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not

What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?

Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children. Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from sever

Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?

President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia

President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?

In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run. This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed

As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?

The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing.  Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier. What do we know about the

Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?

The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work.  Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of y

Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time.  With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Part

The world leader saying no to President Trump

The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods. But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to