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Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive FTX fraud

pbs.org Former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for what prosecutors said was one of the biggest financial crimes in U.S. history.…

Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman's legacy: 'He was ferociously independent'

pbs.org Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a…

Baltimore crews recover bodies of 2 killed in bridge collapse

pbs.org Officials in Baltimore are continuing the search for the missing after a major bridge collapsed Tuesday. Divers are navigating treacherous waters hoping to recover what…

Why Truth Social's stock price soared despite company reporting $49M loss last year

pbs.org Donald Trump’s Truth Social made its debut on the Nasdaq Tuesday. The stock price soared, powered by supporters looking to invest in the former president's business. But the…

How baseball's biggest star is entangled in a gambling and theft investigation

pbs.org Gambling and theft allegations are swirling around baseball star Shohei Ohtani as his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is under criminal investigation accused of using…

Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams support

pbs.org Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship. Officials say six people remain unaccounted for as rescue and response efforts…

Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake

pbs.org The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case that could further limit when and how women in America can get an abortion. The case centers on access to the most widely…

Tamara Keith and Susan Page on the political impact of Trump's legal issues

pbs.org NPR’s Tamara Keith and USA Today's Susan Page join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including Trump getting a reprieve and a trial date, Congress steps…

Trump hush money trial set for April 15 as N.Y. court reduces fraud bond

pbs.org The first criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin in April after a judge rejected Trump’s claims of prosecutorial misconduct. That comes as a New…

The devastating effect of the Israel-Hamas war on education in Gaza

pbs.org The World Health Organization says the future of an entire generation in Gaza is at risk, with children dying of the effects of malnutrition and disease. Another casualty is…

Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone

pbs.org In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. Researchers hope for more of this kind of transplant because there…

Californians approve plan to address homelessness, critics say it's not enough

pbs.org California voters narrowly passed a ballot measure that will fund billions of dollars to help the state tackle its homelessness crisis. Gov. Newsom celebrated the victory,…

Climate researcher on what's causing the record rise in ocean temperatures

pbs.org The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the…

U.S. support for LGBTQ+ rights is declining after decades of support. Here’s why

pbs.org For the last few decades, LGBTQ+ rights in America have seen increasing public support. But now, a new survey finds a slight decline in that support for the first time in…

Fani Willis’ Georgia election case will proceed, and other things to know about Trump’s trials

pbs.org District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic…

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