International

France Rolls Out the Red Carpet for King Charles III's State Visit
France Rolls Out the Red Carpet for King Charles III's State Visit

King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday meant to highlight the friendship between the two nations with...

by Sylvie Corbet | Sep 20

Nigeria Frees 69 People Arrested Over Alleged Gay Wedding
Nigeria Frees 69 People Arrested Over Alleged Gay Wedding

A court in Nigeria has released on bail 69 people who were arrested last month for their connection to an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country.

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 19

National

On 50th Anniversary of Out Tennis Great Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' Win, a Push to Honor her in Congress
On 50th Anniversary of Out Tennis Great Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' Win, a Push to Honor her in Congress

Billie Jean King's victory in the "Battle of the Sexes" was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.

by Brian Mahoney | Sep 20

Challenges to Library Books Continue at Record Pace
Challenges to Library Books Continue at Record Pace

Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, and the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries. Books with racial...

by Hillel Italie | Sep 20

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Politics

Attorney General Garland Set to Face his GOP Critics as Justice Department is under Heavy Scrutiny
Attorney General Garland Set to Face his GOP Critics as Justice Department is under Heavy Scrutiny

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday is set to come face-to-face with his most ardent critics as House Republicans prepare to use a routine oversight...

by Farnoush Amiri | Sep 20

Watch: Mother Tearfully Confronts Mike Pence Over Transgender Rights
Watch: Mother Tearfully Confronts Mike Pence Over Transgender Rights

The former vice president and 2024 presidential candidate was forced to defend his anti-LGBTQ+ policies to a mother directly affected during a NewsNation town...

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 15

Business

Did Your Kids Buy Gear in Fortnite Without Asking You? The FTC Says You Could Get a Refund
Did Your Kids Buy Gear in Fortnite Without Asking You? The FTC Says You Could Get a Refund

Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.

Sep 20

What to Know about Renters Insurance and What it Does and Doesn't Cover
What to Know about Renters Insurance and What it Does and Doesn't Cover

Many renters choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows.

by Cora Lewis | Sep 20

Health

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Develops Joy, an App Built on AI that Helps People Heal
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Develops Joy, an App Built on AI that Helps People Heal

Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members. His background in technology led...

by Barbara Ortutay | Sep 20

Americans Can Now Get an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans Can Now Get an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency's director quickly signed off...

by Mike Stobbe and Lauren Neergaard | Sep 13