
International
U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
The Nobel Committee said Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were honored for “their courageous fight for freedom of expression.”
3 years ago
What the ‘Pandora Papers’ show about how the powerful hide money from public view
The global investigation sheds new light on how the world's wealthy use a network of lawyers and financial institutions to obscure their finances from authorities.
3 years ago
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets
The global elite has been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts, and other assets for the past quarter-century.
3 years ago
Joint Chiefs chairman calls war in Afghanistan a ‘strategic failure’
The Biden administration faces criticism on multiple fronts for its handling of the final months of the war.
3 years ago
Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage in a nationwide referendum
A projection by the gfs.bern polling agency for Switzerland's public broadcasters showed the measure passing by 64% to 36%.
3 years ago
Polls are open in Germany as voters look ahead to who should lead after Angela Merkel
Decision day in Germany.
3 years ago
Afghans living under the Taliban and resettling in the U.S.
We look discuss the growing restrictions the Taliban is imposing in Afghanistan and discuss resettling Afghan evacuees in America.
Air Date: September 22, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The U.S. is buying 500 million more Pfizer vaccine doses to donate to other countries
The pledge will come at the start of a virtual summit aimed at boosting commitments from other nations and the private sector.
3 years ago
Anne-Marie Slaughter on ‘Renewal’
Anne-Marie Slaughter on her new book "Renewal," about what she learned about herself from facing a personal crisis and what the country could learn from facing our crises.
Air Date: September 21, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
3 years ago
Another flight has left Kabul’s airport, this time with 28 U.S. citizens on board
The Qatar Airways charter flight, which was the latest departure from the country now under Taliban control, also included seven U.S. permanent residents.
3 years ago
One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
The wave of bad headlines came just as the White House aimed to implement a September reset.
3 years ago
His Delco high school teacher helped him escape Afghanistan. Now, he wants to go back to rebuild it
Amir Sidiqi is back in Delaware County through the unexpected help of his former Strath Haven English teacher, who made a lifesaving connection.
3 years ago
Listen 4:58Do I need to worry about the mu variant?
Mu has been identified in multiple countries, including the U.S., since January. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked about its impact thus far.
3 years ago
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