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Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change

STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.

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FILE - This 2014 illustration made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depicts a polio virus particle. The polio virus has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts as the virus was detected in the wastewater of another county in the New York City area.

Iran war: Cargo ships are hit and U.S. investigates how it could have struck a school

The Iran war ground through 12th day as uncertainty grew over when it might end, amid continued attacks, a mounting human toll and concerns over the economic and energy impacts.

The ACLU is challenging a new abortion waiting period provision.

ACLU Hoping To Block Abortion Waiting Period Law

Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union want to block an abortion waiting period law that takes effect July 1. The state-mandated delay would...

Peter Ben Embarek, of the World Health Organization team (right) shakes hands with Liang Wannian, his Chinese counterpart, after a news conference on Tuesday in Wuhan, China. The White House says it has "deep concerns" over how initial findings were communicated.

White House: China Must Release Data From The 'Earliest Days Of The Outbreak'

The White House has "deep concerns" over how initial findings on the coronavirus were communicated and demands China make data available to investigators, national security adviser Jake Sullivan says.

Vietnamese Premier Makes First U.S. Visit in 30 Years

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai is expected to meet with President Bush Tuesday as part of a week-long tour of the United States. The visit is the first by a communist leader since the end of the Vietnam War 30 years ago. Chief among Vietnam's concerns is the desire to join the World Trade Organization by the end of the year.

Tales Of Two Cities: Coronavirus Outcomes Differ Between Bay Area, New York City

Early on, Bay Area cities adopted social distancing restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials are optimistic about what they see so far — unlike in New York City.

Members of The Beatles play in the snow outside Washington, D.C.'s Coliseum where they were scheduled to perform before a sell-out audience in 1964.

Fresh Air Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Beatles' Arrival

On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles touched down at JFK airport. To mark the day, we'll listen back to a 1995 interview with Ringo Starr and a 2001 interview with Paul McCartney.

Veteran on end of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans in the U.S.

On Monday, Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, ends for Afghans in the U.S. This affects more than 11,000 Afghans in the country.

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