Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial begins
Subscribe and listen to new episodes of the ABC Audio podcast, “The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial” at the end of this article. Jury selection for the trial of Theranos … Read More
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5 GOP-led states' indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations
The Education Department on Monday launched civil rights investigations into five states that have barred indoor masking mandates, alleging that the governors are creating an unsafe learning environment for students … Read More
These are the molecules that help make coffee awesome
This is an Inside Science story. Coffee lovers value not only a strong aroma from a good cup of joe, but a sensuous mouthfeel as well. Now scientists have pinpointed … Read More
The Taliban inherited a vast American-made arsenal after retaking Afghanistan
The Taliban wrested control of more than just territory from Afghan forces as it tore through Afghanistan this month. By the time the militant group toppled Kabul on Aug. 14, … Read More
Pelosi sets vote on Biden's infrastructure agenda despite moderate Dems' revolt
The House is expected to vote Tuesday afternoon on a procedural measure that will advance key parts of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda after a group of moderate Democrats threatened … Read More
Southwest pilots, flight attendants say they're exhausted; pilots ready to picket
Southwest Airlines pilots are preparing to picket as front-line employees at the airline complain of mismanagement, low staffing, scheduling chaos and a lack of food and hotels for pilots and … Read More
Biden says he did not see a way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing'
In an exclusive interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, and the president’s first since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, President Joe Biden stood firm in his defense of … Read More
Education secretary says he's spoken with schools defying mask mandate bans
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he’s in touch with superintendents who are actively defying Florida and Texas governors’ orders not to mandate masks in schools and will have their back … Read More
Biden attempts to both claim and pass the buck on Afghanistan: The Note
The TAKE with Averi Harper One thing is clear from President Joe Biden’s address to the nation on the chaotic state of affairs in Afghanistan, the commander-in-chief’s stance on withdrawal … Read More
DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison confident Democrats will deliver party's infrastructure priorities
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill is on hold until the Senate also sends the House a budget bill including other key Democratic priorities, but Democratic National Committee … Read More