U.S. Just Had Its Longest Stretch Without A Death Sentence Since 1973
Experts say this could be an opportunity for the country to move further away from the death penalty.

Why Summer Didn't Slow Down COVID-19
Some experts had hoped summer would help control the pandemic. But COVID-19 cases are nearing record levels nationwide. Here's what happened.

Reshaped By Pandemic, Cities Claim Streets For More Than Just Cars
As people head outdoors this summer, cities help them to maintain safe distances by creating "slow streets," roads designed for more than just cars.

What Connects HIV And COVID-19? Their Impact On Black People
Dr. Anthony Fauci says pandemics expose how the American health care system fails black communities.

Hurricane Ian 1 year later: Fort Myers tries to come back to life
Thousands of structures in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, await reconstruction after the floodwaters wiped them out.

Alabama's new super-sized prison is costing over $1 billion to build
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement blaming inflation for the price escalation but said the facility is needed.

Texas power regulators prepare for October solar eclipse
A full annular solar eclipse will cut across the state of Texas on Oct. 14, which could cause a dip in the state's solar energy production.