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Nicotine, heavy metals and tiny particles that can harm the lungs have been found in e-cigarette aerosol, according to the <a href="https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.html#aerosol-exposure">surgeon general</a>.

June Ballot Measure Would Ban All Flavored Tobacco Products In San Francisco

City supervisors tried to ban menthol cigarettes and vape flavors in 2017, but tobacco purveyors funded a drive to put the measure to voters instead. Now dueling ads vie for hearts and minds.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani says Justice Department "misconduct" is "accumulating," which is why the special counsel investigation must close.

White House Leans Into Mueller Attacks Betting On Favorable Landscape With Supporters

The president and his legal team are attacking the special counsel's office more strongly amid confidence that supporters share their views about "bias" and "abuse."

Morning Headlines: FirstEnergy Reports Massive Losses, LeBron James Receives NBA Community Award

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, October 26: FirstEnergy reports massive losses in third quarter; LeBron James receives NBA community award;...

Cory Booker poses for a portrait at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Underlying many of Booker's points is a belief that it's possible to create bipartisan consensus, even while the partisan divide in America seems to grow ever wider.

Sen. Cory Booker Promises To Bring America Together. But How?

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, the Democratic presidential candidate explains why he thinks consensus around generally progressive ideas and "courageous empathy" are viable goals in 2020.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6. Two women have stepped forward to accuse Kavanaugh of inappropriate sexual behavior when he was a teenager.

Kavanaugh Denies Fresh Harassment Allegations From College Classmate Deborah Ramirez

A college classmate of Kavanaugh's says he acted inappropriately during a drunken party 35 years ago. Kavanaugh, who is currently a federal appeals judge, denies the allegations.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, shown outside the U.S. Capitol on July 25, has been working on legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, a rare shared priority with President Trump.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Unveils Plan To Lower Prescription Drug Costs

The House speaker has been working privately for months on legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, a rare shared priority with President Trump.

Former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao used her agency's resources to assist in personal errands and to help her family, according to an Office of Inspector General report.

Elaine Chao Used DOT Resources For Personal Errands, Family Business, IG Report Says

The Transportation Department's inspector general referred the findings to the Justice Department in December 2020. The DOJ declined to open its own investigation.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: The Florida Games, Baby's First LP and A Dingo Ate My Google.

After Speaking Out On Impeachment, Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Party

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler took center stage during the impeachment trial after sharing an account of Trump siding with the Capitol mob. The Washington Republican is now bracing for the fallout.

Chick Corea, seen here performing in Turin, Italy, in 2018, died Feb. 9.

Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79

The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died Feb. 9 of cancer. He was one of the fathers of jazz fusion, with his work spanning from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.

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