Angelique Kidjo Has Been Waiting A Long Time To Sing This Song
Can one song that speaks out against child marriage make a difference? Says Kidjo: "Silence is what has allowed child marriage to continue."
Health & Safety
Linda Cliatt-Wayman: What Can We Do To Empower Students Living In Poverty?
As principal of a low-performing school, Linda Cliatt-Wayman's students faced huge challenges. She shares how she transformed her school while providing unwavering love and support for her students.
News Brief: Trump Speaks Out About North Korea, Opioid Crisis
President Trump says his promise to meet Pyongyang's threats with "fire and fury" might have been too soft. And, he says he's ready to declare the nation's opioid crisis "a national emergency."
Texas Measure Would Restrict Insurance Coverage For Abortions
The legislature passed the measure in a special session. Women would be required to pay a separate insurance premium to get coverage for an abortion that isn't an emergency.
Uncertainty Over Affordable Care Act Subsidies May Mean Higher Rates
Rachel Martin talks to Marc Harrison, CEO of Intermountain Healthcare, about how the uncertainty around federal subsidies in the Affordable Care Act is complicating his business. Premiums could go up.
People Back Editing Genes To Treat Disease, But Are Wary Of Inheritable Changes
Scientists are getting closer to being able to alter people's genes permanently. A survey found that people are more cautious about changes that could be passed on to future generations.
Drinking On The Rise In U.S., Especially For Women, Minorities, Older Adults
A new study in JAMA Psychiatry looks at rates of alcohol use from 2002 to 2013. Alcohol use in general went up, and problem drinking — binging, abuse and dependence — increased even more.
Trump Says He Intends To Declare Opioid Crisis National Emergency
The comments follow a recommendation of a national commission, citing deaths of 142 people in the U.S. a day. The administration initially said it would not follow through on the recommendation.
A 'Vaccine For Addiction' Is No Simple Fix
Scientists are trying to develop a vaccine to block the euphoria of heroin without interfering with other pain relief. The Trump administration hopes the approach might help with the opioid epidemic.
Trump Declares Public Health Emergency To Address Opioid Crisis
President Trump said his administration is declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency. It was a surprise move.