Tag: Story Of The Week

Ayman al-Zawahiri was hiding in a wealthy neighborhood of Kabul, Afghanistan, according to U.S. military officials.

Over 100 million Americans are under heat-related advisories this week, and high temperatures are sweeping Europe. Why?

Many are questioning why Illinois's gun safety laws didn't prevent the suspect in the country's latest mass shooting from buying several guns legally despite previous run-ins with police.

The proposal includes enhanced background checks of buyers under 21, funding for mental health and school safety resources, and grants for states to enforce "red flag" laws.

In the wake of recent mass shootings, politicians and activists are convening to work on preventative measures and potential new gun laws.

The leak of an initial draft majority opinion suggesting that the Supreme Court may vote to strike down Roe v. Wade overtook the national political discourse this week.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made a deal to buy Twitter, one of the world's most influential internet platforms.

The apparently intentional killings of Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops led to new sanctions and harsh condemnations from world leaders this week.

As war continues in Ukraine, Senate confirmation hearings were held for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson this week.