Patrick Jarenwattananon

U.S. Air Force aircrew prepare to load qualified evacuees aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of the Afghanistan evacuation in August, 2021.

The U.S. lost track of why it was in Afghanistan, former commander says

Mary Louise Kelly

Recently retired General Frank McKenzie reflects on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, who bears responsibility for the way it unfolded, and how the U.S. "lost track" of why it was in the country.

Taliban fighters guard the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan. Last month, several explosions and gunfire ripped through a Sikh temple in Afghanistan's capital.

After decades of opposing the Taliban, India may be forming a relationship with them

Juana Summers

As the Taliban struggles to maintain control over Afghanistan, India may become an unlikely ally to help them stabilize.

Smoke rises in the air after shelling in Odesa, Ukraine.

How prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine compares to hunting Nazis

Ari Shapiro

Eli Rosenbaum spent his career hunting down Nazis after World War II. Now, he will use those skills to seek out war criminals in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Some of the expanse captured by the James Webb telescope.

There were 344 ways the Webb telescope could fail after launch — it still succeeded

Ari Shapiro

Bill Ochs, the project manager for the James Webb telescope shares the trials and tribulations of the launch and what it's like having the images out in the world.

Linda Skeens' remarkable winning streak launched memes and even a song.

Arts & Life

One woman dominated the awards at a Virginia county fair. Then the internet went wild

Taylor Hutchison

The internet went wild after the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair shared that Linda Skeens dominated the competition. Mason Mousette, a radio host at HOT 93.3 in Dallas, was determined to find her.

There are a number of initiatives in the works to address PFAS in drinking water.

PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should know about them

Erika Ryan

PFAS are all around us, so how do we navigate a world filled with harmful chemicals? We speak to an expert who guides us through what PFAS are, why they're a problem, and what can be done about them.

What tiny towns in rural America can teach the cities about adaptation

Patrick Wood

One couple has made it their mission to document buildings and signs across the country. In doing so, they have busted a few myths and maybe even their own misconceptions about modern rural America.

The front page of the local newspaper is seen in the media area outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 26.

Public Safety

There are 2 ways the media covers mass shootings. Here's why the difference matters

Sacha Pfeiffer

What is journalists' role when covering America's mass shooting crisis? It's a crucial question to answer, says an expert who studies the impact that news stories have on the public.

There is wide agreement some regulation is needed, but who should do it is up for debate.

There's a new plan to regulate cryptocurrencies. Here's what you need to know

Connor Donevan

Two senators have unveiled a new bill with bipartisan support. But skeptics are already warning it's a step backwards and is far too crypto-friendly.

Jean Smart and Hannah Eindbinder start in 'Hacks' Season 2 for HBO Max. Photos by Karen Ballard

How 'Hacks' makes those hilariously relatable TV moments

Ari Shapiro

Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO Max's Hacks, talks about the making of season two, and why you can't get the perfect meal from just one fast food restaurant.