100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. are stuck in Panama unable to return home
Two months ago, the U.S. deported almost 300 asylum seekers and flew them to Panama under a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups.
Last call for Skype
We are saying goodbye to Skype. In 2009, the app had more than 400 million users, and made up 8% of the world's international calling minutes. Now Microsoft says it has shifted focus to its Teams app.
It's been 4 months of congestion tolls for drivers in Manhattan. How's the traffic?
It's been four months since New York City implemented a congestion pricing plan for part of Manhattan. The tolls have deterred tens of thousands of motorists each day from entering the area.
Israel announces a new ultimatum for Hamas and a shift in how Gaza aid is distributed
Israel has announced a new plan to take over all aid deliveries and distribution in Gaza. The plan comes as the military says it will expand its war effort against Hamas.
U.N. World Food Program to slash jobs, drastically shrink food aid
The U.N. World Food Program plans to cut its staff by a third. Donations from Europe and Britain have flagged, and cuts by the Trump administration forced the humanitarian organization to downsize.
Lifting the curtain on the conclave with author Robert Harris
As the world waits for the papal conclave to get underway, Scott Detrow speaks with Robert Harris, the author who dramatized the process in the book Conclave.
Why the REAL ID law took so long to be enforced — and how it'll affect travelers
May 7 is the day TSA will start requiring IDs that are compliant with the Real ID law. A look at why the 20-year-old law is just now being enforced, and how it will affect Americans and noncitizens.