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Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest over Epstein ties - 2026-02-20T11:51:35-05:00
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision - 2026-02-20T10:38:13-05:00
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision.

Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class - 2026-02-20T10:27:25-05:00
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs - 2026-02-20T10:10:45-05:00
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.

The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025 - 2026-02-20T08:52:51-05:00
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.

Ali Akbar, who's sold newspapers on the streets of Paris for 50 years, is now a knight - 2026-02-20T08:42:37-05:00
For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering.

For years the Taliban told women to cover up in public. Now they're cracking down - 2026-02-20T08:14:56-05:00
At hospitals, at seminaries and on buses, the Taliban is stepping up enforcement of rules on women's dress in the city of Herat.

U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza - 2026-02-20T07:14:17-05:00
The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.

What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics - 2026-02-20T07:00:00-05:00
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 Winter Games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.

Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill - 2026-02-20T05:16:00-05:00
Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.