The world’s scientists and health organization leaders are debating whether or not to detroy the world’s last officially existing stocks of the virus that causes smallpox. The last known naturally-caused case occurred in 1977. But bioweapons experts say it could be important to have smallpox immediately at hand if the disease were to break out again. A panel talks about the pros and cons of destroying these stores of a potentially lethal virus.
As the GOP presidential field continues to balloon, Jonathan Weisman of the New York Times discusses which candidates to watch and what the campaign so far says about Donald Trump's hold on the Republican Party.
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
As President Biden's visit to Hiroshima dredges up memories of World War II, Diane talks to historian Evan Thomas about his new book, "Road to Surrender," the story of America's decision to drop the atomic bomb.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus