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Markets have rallied recently as the economy has proved sturdier than expected and as investors have latched onto artificial intelligence-related shares. Here, stock market numbers are displayed at the New York Stock Exchange on June 2.

What recession? Why stocks are surging despite warnings of doom and gloom

Halfway through the year, hopes about AI and a sturdier-than-expected economy are leading to a big rally in stock markets — but a lot of uncertainty still lies ahead.

Even though the U.S. said it eliminated malaria in 1951, efforts have continued to keep the disease at bay. Above: A Stearman biplane sprays insecticide during malaria control operations in Savannah, Georgia in 1973.

What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

Five local cases of malaria in the U.S. have been reported --mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite bit and infected the individuals. How worried should we be? Is climate change a factor?

Drug busts like this one in Indianapolis in 2019 have been a standard strategy for law enforcement targeting dealers for decades. Research suggests the raids may be doing more harm than good.

Politicians want cop crackdowns on drug dealers. Experts say tough tactics cost lives

As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.

S.C. Activists Weigh In on Obama-Clinton Race Rift

The Marvelettes, three powerful political insiders in Orangeburg, S.C. — Labrena Aiken-Furtick, Gilda Cobb-Hunter and Baraka Cheeseboro — talk with Michele Norris about negative reaction to the injection of race into Democratic primary politics.

The Dome of the Rock stands behind the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City.

Six Day War: Jerusalem, United in Theory

After Israeli paratroopers captured Jerusalem, Jews celebrated reunification of the divided city and renewed access to the Western Wall. But many longtime residents of Jewish West Jerusalem say the city is united in theory only, and question the wisdom of holding land captured by military might 40 years ago.

The House of Representatives voted on multiple amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that pertain to issues related to Ukraine funding, abortion access for members of the military and climate change.

House passes defense bill mostly along party lines with culture war measures attached

What's normally a bipartisan piece of legislation has turned into a culture war battleground.

Writer Remembers the Death of RFK

Forty years ago at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, journalist Pete Hamill tried to wrestle the gun away from Sirhan Sirhan, Robert F. Kennedy's assassin. Hamill discusses a new book about RFK on the anniversary of his last day.

Sotomayor Questioned On Abortion

Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday that neither President Obama nor any member of the White House staff asker her substantive questions about abortion or any other issue prior to her nomination. This was the second long day of questioning for Sotomayor, with more expected Thursday.

Governors Mediate Demands For Stimulus Funds

As President Obama prepares to sign the stimulus package into law on Tuesday, governors in every state are dealing with demands for the stimulus money. Govs. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania and Deval Patrick of Massachusetts talk to host Jacki Lyden about their plans.

Patience Ibrahim Thought No One Would Care About Her Story As A Boko Haram Captive

She was wrong. The details of her capture as a 19-year-old, married and pregnant, are in the new book A Gift from Darkness.

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