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World Ukraine Russia talks

Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks in three years as war enters new phase

Senior officials from both countries met in Geneva at the invitation of Swiss mediators, marking a significant diplomatic shift after nearly three years of conflict.

Nick Schifrin May 15, 2025 5 min read 6.2k views
Updated 2h ago
Politics Senate climate bill

Senate passes sweeping climate and energy bill in late-night vote

The legislation allocates $400 billion for clean energy investment and marks the most significant climate action in U.S. history.

Lisa Desjardins  ·  May 15, 2025  ·  8.4k reads
Ukraine Russia
World

Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks in three years as war enters new phase

Senior officials met in Geneva at the invitation of Swiss mediators.

Nick Schifrin  ·  May 15
China economy
World

China's economy posts surprise growth as exports surge and consumer spending rises

GDP expanded 5.2 percent in the first quarter, beating forecasts.

Paul Solman  ·  May 14
Middle East ceasefire
World

Ceasefire holds in Gaza as aid convoys begin moving through reopened crossings

Humanitarian organizations report critical shortages of food and medical supplies.

Leila Molana-Allen  ·  May 13
Foreign policy
Politics

White House announces major shift in Middle East policy amid regional tensions

The administration will pursue direct diplomatic engagement with previously excluded nations.

Nick Schifrin  ·  May 13
Jobs report
Economy

U.S. economy adds 280,000 jobs in April, beating expectations as unemployment falls

The labor market showed unexpected resilience despite months of high interest rates.

Paul Solman  ·  May 15
Inflation
Economy

Inflation ticks up to 3.2 percent in April, complicating Fed's path to rate cuts

The CPI rose more than expected last month, driven by housing and auto insurance costs.

Paul Solman  ·  May 15
Housing costs
Economy

Home prices and rents hit record highs in most major U.S. cities

The median price of a single-family home surpassed $430,000 for the first time in April.

Paul Solman  ·  May 12
China GDP
World

China's economy posts surprise growth as exports surge

GDP expanded 5.2 percent in the first quarter, easing fears of a prolonged slowdown.

Paul Solman  ·  May 14

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Wildfires
Nation

Wildfires burn across three western states as heat wave pushes temperatures above 110°F

Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate as crews battle multiple large fires.

William Brangham  ·  May 15
Immigration policy
Nation

Administration's new immigration enforcement policy faces legal challenges from 14 states

A coalition of attorneys general filed suit hours after the policy took effect.

Laura Barron-Lopez  ·  May 14
Golden retriever Genny found
Nation

Lost for a week in the Sierra Nevada, a family's golden retriever found her way back

Genny vanished into the wilderness near French Meadows Reservoir after a gunshot spooked her. A week later, against the odds, she came home.

David Bienick  ·  May 19
Supreme Court
Politics

Supreme Court issues major ruling on state voting restrictions

The 5-4 decision upholds a lower court's finding that voter ID laws burden minority voters.

Amna Nawaz  ·  May 14
Midterms
Politics

2026 midterm elections: early polls show competitive races in key districts

Both parties claim opportunities in dozens of competitive House seats.

Geoff Bennett  ·  May 12
Sea levels
Science

Sea levels rising faster than projected, threatening coastal cities within decades

A landmark new study finds ice sheet loss is accelerating at double the projected rate.

Miles O'Brien  ·  May 14
NASA moon mission
Science

NASA announces crewed mission to the lunar south pole planned for 2027

The Artemis IV mission will attempt to land astronauts near permanently shadowed craters.

Miles O'Brien  ·  May 13
Alzheimers drug
Health

New Alzheimer's drug significantly slows cognitive decline in large phase 3 trial

Researchers say the results represent the most promising advance in over two decades.

Dr. Howard Markel  ·  May 12
Bird flu
Health

CDC warns of rising bird flu cases in farm workers, issues new protective guidance

The virus has now been detected in dairy cattle in 15 states.

Dr. Howard Markel  ·  May 15
Teen mental health
Health

Teen mental health crisis deepens as anxiety, depression rates reach record levels

More than 40 percent of high school students reported persistent sadness in the past year.

Judy Woodruff  ·  May 13
Alzheimers
Health

New Alzheimer's drug significantly slows cognitive decline in large phase 3 trial

Results represent the most promising advance in Alzheimer's treatment in over two decades.

Dr. Howard Markel  ·  May 12
Sea levels
Science

Sea levels rising faster than projected, threatening coastal cities within decades

Ice sheet loss could add two feet to sea levels by 2100.

Miles O'Brien  ·  May 14
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Student loans
Education

Federal appeals court blocks student loan forgiveness program for second time

The administration says it will seek Supreme Court review.

John Yang  ·  May 14
AI in schools
Education

Schools grapple with AI as students use it for everything from essays to math

72 percent of high school students have used AI tools for academic work.

John Yang  ·  May 11
Cannes
Arts

American director wins Palme d'Or at Cannes with intimate drama about immigration

The film was described by the jury as "an act of moral witness."

Jeffrey Brown  ·  May 15
Teen mental health
Health

Teen mental health crisis deepens as anxiety, depression rates reach record levels

CDC survey data shows 40 percent of high school students report persistent hopelessness.

Judy Woodruff  ·  May 13
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