The unprecedented economic circumstances of the pandemic recovery have caused heated debate over what have historically been questions with straightforward answers.
Voters in the conservative state rejected a measure that would have created space for strict abortion restrictions, but some experts see reason to doubt the result will be repeated in other races.
Polls suggest a large share of the voting public is eager for a viable alternative to the two major parties. So why isn't there one?
The new law borrows the citizen-enforcement strategy pioneered by Texas Republicans as part of the strict abortion restriction they passed last year.
The president's relatively smooth experience was an example of the potency of vaccines and antiviral drugs, but it's also a reminder that everyone — even the country's most powerful person — is vulnerable.
Some Democratic groups are spending millions to help Trump-backed candidates win GOP primary races under the belief that they'll be easier to beat in the general election.
Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular — and least controversial — forms of birth control, but that doesn't mean they'll be unaffected by the intensifying political fight over reproductive rights.
Unlike the coronavirus, monkeypox has been studied for decades and there are ready-made treatments available. Still, case numbers keep rising.
Freeing the WNBA star from Russian detention may mean having to concede to a steep price from Moscow.
Many members of the president's own party have rebuked him for not being more aggressive, but his defenders say the limits of his office mean there's only so much he can do.
Mass shootings are nothing new in the U.S., but there’s been a recent remarkable shift in the profile of the men committing them: They’re getting younger.
Short-staffed airlines are struggling to keep up with booming demand, leading to a jumble of cancellations, delays and confusion for many travelers.
Despite the court placing strict limits on the EPA's power to regulate emissions, some experts are hopeful the country can still meet President Biden's ambitious climate goals.
The FDA recently announced a plan that would force tobacco companies to dramatically decrease levels of the highly-addictive substance in cigarettes.
The legal reasoning behind the repeal of Roe v. Wade may also mean other rights are at risk, but it's unclear whether there are enough votes on the court to overturn those as well.
Interest rates hikes can be a reliable tool for taming runaway prices, but they often lead to stifled economic growth and a spike in unemployment.
Members of the Jan. 6 committee praised the former vice president for defending U.S. democracy, but critics say he shouldn't be lauded for simply performing his constitutional duty.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more sophisticated every year, what would it mean for humans if it one day achieves true consciousness?
Is the president's decision to visit a country he once pledged to make a "pariah" a wise move to protect U.S. interests or a betrayal of American principles?
Congress looks primed to break decades of inaction on gun control, but are the limited reforms in the proposal worth celebrating?
Crime is becoming an increasingly important issue for voters, putting the future of the movement to create a less punitive justice system into question.
Sweeping measures like an assault weapons ban are non-starters in Congress, but experts say there are ways to save lives even in the absence of new gun control laws.
The United States and Europe have banded together to back Ukraine's war effort, but can that solidarity hold up as the conflict grinds on with no resolution in sight?
Humans have pumped so much carbon into the air that experts believe simply cutting emissions won't be enough, we'll also need to remove some of the carbon that's already in the atmosphere.
A total of 19 states have laws that allow authorities to seize guns from people ruled to pose serious danger to themselves or others, but skeptics question how effective these measures really are.
“The media has anointed men who have sex with men as the biggest threat to our survival from monkeypox.”
“Rich countries have ignored endemic monkeypox in West and Central Africa for far too long, despite having effective vaccines.”
“The biggest worry for Americans is not the disease: It’s that our response to it shows how little we have learned from COVID-19.”
“Monkeypox should be a relatively easier virus to control, but only if the United States takes the needed steps now.”
“Global health officials must advocate for and enact a unified, coherent approach to fighting the monkeypox pandemic.”