Evan Emerson
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Evan Emerson covers public affairs, politics, business, culture and daily news for Cronkite. The role focuses on verification, context, and clear explanations for readers.
SportsCollege Football Week 2: More Than 100 Games Set for Saturday
PoliticsEl-Sayed Faces Backlash Over 9/11 Message and Hasan Piker Ties
BusinessSiri-Provided Number Leads Elderly Woman Into Bank Scam
EconomyWomen Hold More U.S. Jobs Than Men, but Starting Salaries Still Trail by 17 Cents
BusinessBusiness Leaders Share Strategies for Keeping Teams Aligned During Uncertainty
SocietyStudies Link Frequent Phone Checking and 'Brain Rot' Content to Burnout
PoliticsTwo Arrested as Anti-Trump Protesters Clash With Police Outside GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas
SocietyVirtual Worlds Become Second Homes as Players Build Lives Online
PoliticsSupreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map
SocietyRob Riggle Questions Whether Today's Stars Would Match Jimmy Stewart's Wartime Sacrifice
PoliticsTrump Offers $5,000 Dividend to Voters if GOP Keeps Congress
PoliticsICE Deports More Than 2,000 Known or Suspected Terrorists Since January 2025, DHS Says
PoliticsBeauty school students face uncertainty as Trump administration weighs accreditor decision
PoliticsFive European nations say US Justice Department has ignored Epstein cooperation requests
EconomyNearly 4 in 10 young Argentine borrowers are behind on debts as Milei-era economy strains youth
BusinessAlibaba President: AI agents can talk, but can they actually do the work?
EconomyGlobal billionaire wealth hits record $15.1 trillion, report finds
PoliticsLily Tang Williams wins New Hampshire GOP primary for 2nd District
PoliticsTrump and Putin speak for an hour as Ukraine diplomacy yields no breakthrough
BusinessParamount Skydance Again Demands $1.88 Billion Bond From States and WGA in Merger Lawsuit
PoliticsTrump Ballroom Case Leaves Congress Question Unresolved
WorldRussian Reservist Blocked From Leaving Country in First Known Case
PoliticsTrump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’; No Order Has Been Issued
WorldNepal flood rescue shifts underground as hundreds remain missing at hydropower sites
WorldRussia Can Still Reach the U.S. as Nuclear Guardrails Erode
WorldLavrov escalates rhetoric toward Germany, but no war has been declared
NewsCalifornia Gas Prices Surge Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
PoliticsTrump lawyers press New York attorney general on evidence preservation in $450M fraud case
NewsMistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocks
BusinessOil price falls to $96.90 per barrel as market weighs supply and demand
PoliticsNew Jersey school district sued over policy allowing gender identity changes without parental notice
PoliticsMissouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-backed congressional map ahead of midterms
BusinessCrypto exchange Gate launches white-label prediction market builder for businesses
PoliticsOhio senator demands answers from Connecticut governor after fatal crash involving immigrant driver
BusinessBillionaire wives and Gen X heirs set to inherit $6.6 trillion by 2035
WorldModi-Pezeshkian meeting tests India's balancing act as US tightens Iran sanctions
SportsEmmitt Smith sued over alleged $2.5M solar investment scheme
SocietyDesigning Homes That Must Become Life Support for Mars and the Moon
WorldPutin voices solidarity with Iran as experts warn Moscow and Tehran are bound by mutual need
WorldEU weighs response to suspected Russian sabotage as German airport attack is blamed on Moscow
PoliticsSenate Republican urges review of teachers union charter over political agenda
BusinessOptical Company Starman Agrees to Buy GoPro for $285 Million
EconomyBank of Japan’s Ueda vows to keep raising interest rates, discuss inflation
EconomyWSJ editorial board warns Trump of bond market 'crack-up' risks
SocietySMU denies hidden DEI program after undercover video
SportsColin Kaepernick says NFL is 'actively blackballing me' 10 years after kneeling protest began
BusinessOil prices climb to $94.11 per barrel, up 37% from a year ago
SocietyYoung Workers Redefine Burnout as a Crisis of Meaning, Not Hours
WorldRoughly 80 Americans unaccounted for after Himalayan flood kills 903 in Nepal
NewsFDA classifies Whole Foods guacamole recall as highest risk over salmonella
NewsFake Chrome update scam linked to browser extension with 70,000 users
SocietyAutomated vending machines replace shuttered newsstands in NYC subway
SocietyBright Horizons faces scrutiny over quality as employer-sponsored childcare demand surges
NewsFamily sues badminton racket maker after girl, 6, dies from head injury
BusinessAI agent security experts warn gateways are not the first control to deploy
PoliticsMilitary leaders warn Hegseth that Iran operation is unsustainable
PoliticsWest Virginia ties AI data center revenue to state income tax elimination
BusinessAI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers
WorldEurope’s summer drought pushes fish farms to the brink as desertification looms
EconomyFed Chair Warsh signals inflation fight is far from over at Jackson Hole
WorldRussia expands military training in schools as war enters fifth year
EconomyU.S. national debt tops $40 trillion for first time
PoliticsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agencies to halt funding for Flock cameras
PoliticsTrump says U.S. to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
NewsWoman indicted in spray-paint vandalism of WWII Memorial
PoliticsFlorida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million meant for poor children
PoliticsHouse panel subpoenas Florida doctor in birth tourism probe
BusinessAmerican Strategic Investment Director Buys $67k in Company Stock
SportsJerry Jones says he has no succession plan for Cowboys leadership
PoliticsHouse committee demands Chicago Public Schools answer on gender transition secrecy
NewsTropical Storm Dolly Forms in the Atlantic as Fourth Named Storm of Season
PoliticsDiesel price surge complicates Trump housing affordability push
PoliticsTrump’s new Iran sanctions aim to force economic collapse
BusinessNvidia forecasts 70% revenue growth for next fiscal year, shares jump
PoliticsWest Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science’
WorldKremlin-linked sources say nuclear option is discussed more often
SocietyHow to Find a Coping Mantra That Actually Works
WorldUkraine honors Musk as Starlink remains central to wartime communications
PoliticsFormer Ukraine defense minister shifts from seizing initiative to warning of slow loss
PoliticsGrocers threaten legal action against operators of New York City’s taxpayer-backed stores
PoliticsDemocratic newcomer wins Oklahoma Senate runoff, vows to impeach Trump
NewsPedestrian Injured as Corvette and Mercedes Crash in Upper Manhattan
NewsPennsylvania records first measles deaths in 35 years as outbreak reaches 393 cases
PoliticsThe 2028 Race Starts After the Midterms
PoliticsJackson dissents as Supreme Court allows Trump mail-in voting order to proceed
PoliticsAI expansion tests public trust as data centers reshape host communities
NewsHouston Uber driver joins police chase after officers jump into his car
SportsWNBA reportedly rules Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible without explaining criteria
NewsMissouri assistant fire chief charged with murder after hidden video found on wife's phone
NewsMexican avocado imports raise cartel and food security concerns for US market
BusinessMitchell Services posts FY2026 profit surge, shares rise
EconomyRussian banks face liquidity crunch as depositors withdraw billions
BusinessDropbox Chief Accounting Officer Has 5,854 Shares Withheld
PoliticsMusk and Sanders clash over billionaire tax as national debt tops $40 trillion
SocietyWhy More Medical Testing Doesn’t Always Make Us Healthier
NewsTwo Connecticut officers wounded, suspect killed after chase ends in gunfire
EconomyVenezuela dollarization plan would be largest currency switch since euro, economist says
SportsFreedom 250 Grand Prix draws global fans to Washington for America's 250th birthday
PoliticsUSPS publishes rule blocking mail-in ballots from states that don't provide voter lists
SportsWNBA faces transgender policy questions as Cunningham incident draws uneven coverage
NewsSpeedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
PoliticsTrump and Musk Rebuild Ties After a Feud That Reached the Machinery of Government
WorldWhat public records reveal about Vladimir Putin’s security system
PoliticsState Department removes DEI criterion from Foreign Service promotion
PoliticsJewish American Security Act Remains in Committee as Security Debate Grows
WorldPoland weighs more Patriot aid as allies manage scarce missile stocks
WorldReport: Trump and Netanyahu Have Not Spoken Since July 28 Meeting
WorldThe Ukraine Aggression Tribunal Is Being Built to Outlast Political Office
PoliticsTrump Was Moved to a Secret Military Jet After NATO Summit
PoliticsPutin’s visibility has become an election asset for the Kremlin
PoliticsHungarian Parliament Elects Former Supreme Court Chief András Baka President
PoliticsSerbia has not ended visa-free travel for Russians as EU alignment advances
PoliticsUkraine Expands Corruption Cases Across Its Mobilization System
WorldHungarian MFA Staff Filled Szijjártó Press Briefings, 444 Reports
PoliticsPatriot License Debate Turns on Sensitive Seeker Technology
PoliticsTrump’s Biden Golf Jab Returns in a Different Political Moment
PoliticsPermanent daylight saving time clears House but still needs Senate
WorldPolish parliament speaker says Ukraine must confront Volhynia on its EU path
BusinessBerkshire Turns Net Buyer as Abel Deploys More Capital
BusinessClaim that only 0.6% of people pay for AI lacks a transparent count
EconomyWomen hold a slim majority of US payroll jobs, but ‘stay-at-home men’ is an overstatement
SocietyInterview attire shifts as workplaces move beyond the default suit
NewsVideo appears to show Joe Biden leaving Wilmington church after son discusses cancer
WorldBritish woman, 97, extends record as oldest female wing walker
PoliticsArizona Governor Hobbs Set to Pick Republican Running Mate
PoliticsHolscher wins Kansas Democratic gubernatorial primary to face Ty Masterson
SportsChicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh criticizes WNBA officiating after Kamilla Cardoso gets zero free throws
SportsReusser Dominates Tour de France Femmes Time Trial; Ferrand-Prévot Loses Ground
SocietySalvadoran Detainee Dies in ICE Custody at Newark’s Delaney Hall
SportsSkubal Trade, Mexican League Brawl and WNBA Coach's Shirt Top Monday's Sports News
WorldCeuta Border Surge Highlights Despair Among Young Moroccans
PoliticsJoe Manchin says he would never support a socialist candidate
PoliticsColorado Democratic nominee Melat Kiros dismisses GOP concerns about DSA communists as noise
NewsIn-N-Out president mourns employee and customers killed in Idaho shooting
PoliticsNew York Assembly Nominee Removes GoFundMe for Rent After Backlash
PoliticsAOC Accuses Democrats Who Pushed Biden Out of Blocking Primary Challenge
PoliticsDemocrats Hold Messaging Edge 100 Days Before Midterms, Strategist Says
EconomyU.S. missile defense stockpiles dwindle as Middle East strategy comes under strain
EconomyIRS data shows taxes, housing rules drive migration from blue states to Florida and Texas
SportsPadres Favored Over Giants as Robbie Ray Faces Likely Final Start Before Trade Deadline
WorldTrump Pushes F-35 Sale to Turkey as State Department Cites Unmet Legal Conditions
WorldHuckabee warns of biblical ignorance behind conservative Israel skepticism
PoliticsSen. Rand Paul Questions Validity of Fauci's Fifth Amendment Plea After Pardon
PoliticsComer Says Fauci's Fifth Amendment Plea Undermines Legitimacy of Biden Autopen Pardon
EconomyStudy Argues AI Could Fuel American Economic Boom if Overregulation Is Avoided
SocietySoft exosuit uses artificial muscles to reduce walking effort
SocietyExperts Clarify Line Between Cultural Drinking and Alcoholism After Ed Sheeran Comments
SportsUNLV basketball coach offers team ownership for $10 to $12 million
PoliticsOregon ballot measure targeting hunting and fishing falls short of signature threshold
NewsCircus performer airlifted after arrow misses target and strikes his neck at New York fair
PoliticsTrump's SAVE America Act stalls as Senate Republican maneuvers complicated by McConnell absence
NewsMeghan Markle Praises Prince Harry as 'a Charmer' During MasterChef Australia Guest Judging Appearance
NewsArmed Man in Tactical Vest Shot by NYPD After Queens Home Explosion; Two Found Dead
SportsThree SEC win totals that could pay off heading into the 2026 college football season
SocietyMichigan father alleges bomb threat to home after daughter spoke up about facing trans athlete without knowing
NewsFired '60 Minutes' correspondent accuses CBS News leadership of meddling in reporting
PoliticsRahm Emanuel warns ‘Bernie bros’ could sink Democrats by saddling moderates with socialist agenda
WorldTrump Administration Moves to Dismantle International Criminal Court
PoliticsTexas Senate Candidate James Talarico Faces Scrutiny Over Past Comments on Immigration Detention
SportsFather visits all 30 MLB stadiums in 30 days to promote water safety after son's drowning
SportsUSA Today Columnist Accuses Caitlin Clark of Endangering Black and Queer WNBA Players
NewsTravelers at North Carolina Airport Honor Fallen Service Member with Silent Tribute
PoliticsMaine Senate race shifts to toss-up after Democrats replace nominee
PoliticsDemocrats Hold Slim House Lead in Fox News Power Rankings, Redistricting Keeps GOP Competitive
PoliticsArizona Governor Katie Hobbs Secures Democratic Nomination Unopposed
WorldZelenskyy Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as New Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces
PoliticsNew York Mayor Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Evasive Responses on Key Political Issues
NewsGOP Lawmaker Asks FCC to Review Networks for Refusing to Air Trump Primetime Address
SocietyCzech minister warns Europe’s climate agenda risks destroying its industry
BusinessAI Adoption Stalls as Organizations Struggle to Move Beyond Pilots
NewsISIS quietly rebuilding as US prepares to complete Iraq withdrawal, expert warns
NewsSpeaker Johnson warns students are 'indoctrinated' to see US through 'wrong lenses'
EconomyEU Electricity Costs Three Times More Than Gas, Driven Heavily by Taxation
SportsCaitlin Clark to debut new colorway for Nike signature shoe Saturday against New York Liberty
NewsMSNBC Marks 30 Years as Left-Leaning Network, Critics Allege Partisan Shift
NewsFlorida Man Accused of Using Dating App to Assault Women; Authorities Seek Additional Victims
NewsPaul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa Valley
NewsCBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil Clashes with Sen. Mark Warner Over Airing Trump Speech
WorldOlha Hnatiuk’s Figurative Painting Draws Growing Interest from European Galleries
BusinessUkraine Defense Minister Fedorov Dismissed After Failing to Complete Presidential Priorities
PoliticsTodd Blanche clashes with Adam Schiff in heated confirmation hearing
NewsICE Arrests Record 238 Illegal Immigrants in Single-Day South Texas Operation
PoliticsHarris Demands ICE Investigation After Maine Shooting, Drawing Criticism Over Past Silence on Crimes by Illegal Immigrants
PoliticsNew Hampshire Democrat argues 1784 state constitution bars police from stopping lawmakers en route to legislature
SportsFBI Arrests American Heir James Chambers for Allegedly Financing Hamas and Far-Left Groups
SocietyHumanoid robots perform live gallbladder surgeries in world first
SportsFBI and Atlanta Police Seize Drones Near World Cup Venues in Security Crackdown
PoliticsDemocratic Socialists of America Fractures Over 2028 Presidential Endorsement as AOC Speculation Intensifies
PoliticsTrump Intensifies ‘Godless Communists’ Attacks on Democrats Ahead of Midterms
SportsMookie Betts to Skip White House Visit With Dodgers, Says Decision Is Not Political
NewsPlatner advisor faces timeline scrutiny after campaign denied rape claim before suspending Senate bid
SportsArgentina Advances to World Cup Semifinals After Extra-Time Win Over Switzerland
SportsEngland and Norway Set for World Cup Quarterfinal Showdown as Kane and Haaland Duel
SportsWimbledon Endures as Tennis’s Most Inclusive Grand Slam
SportsBattle to Protect Women’s Sports Continues After Supreme Court Ruling, Athletes Warn of Safety Risks
WorldSpanish Officials Dismiss Trump’s Trade Threats as Inexplicable
SportsFever coach Stephanie White sidesteps question on GOP letter about Caitlin Clark's treatment
PoliticsMaryland Governor Wes Moore Faces Backlash Over Redistricting Push After Criticizing Tribal Politics
EconomyIran’s Strait of Hormuz toll plan threatens Oman’s economic progress
NewsPlatner Accuser Says New York Times «Gaslit» and «Betrayed» Her During Reporting
SocietyThe Best TV Shows of 2026 So Far: A Mid-Year Roundup
EconomyWorld Bank Urges Practical AI to Serve Public Good and Close Development Gaps
SportsTom Brady compares Argentina's World Cup comeback to Patriots' Super Bowl rally
SportsTeam USA Men's Soccer Suffers Embarrassing Defeat to Belgium in Seattle
SportsTrump’s FIFA intervention draws praise and criticism ahead of US-Belgium match
SportsTrump admits ignorance of red card rule amid FIFA controversy over US World Cup star
BusinessSteve Forbes: Chuck Schumer’s Beef Industry Plan Ignores Basic Economics
SportsFIFA Lifts U.S. Player Balogun's Red Card Suspension After Trump Calls Infantino
SportsParaguay Goalkeeper Throws Ball at Kylian Mbappé After World Cup Match
SportsMbappé penalty sends France past Paraguay into World Cup quarterfinals
NewsScratching a mosquito bite worsens inflammation but may offer bacterial defense, study finds
News«The Wounded Blue» Offers Lifeline to Injured Police Officers Across America
NewsExperts raise alarm over Iran's continued construction at secret underground nuclear site
SportsFIFA confirms one-match ban for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun after controversial red card
SportsTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Day Arrives
SportsStephen A. Smith Doubles Down on Remarks About White NBA Players, Drawing Criticism
NewsTourist Describes Watching Couple Slip Through Restricted Gate at Empire State Building Before Climbing Spire
SportsUSMNT Cannot Appeal Folarin Balogun's World Cup Red Card Suspension
WorldBelgium Stuns Senegal with Comeback Win to Set Up Potential USMNT Showdown