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A woodcut from the 15th century depicts a scene from the Black Death plague, which killed an estimated 50 million people in Europe and the Mediterranean between 1346 and 1353. Scientists say they may have found the origin of this deadly disease.

Scientists say they've solved a 700-year-old mystery: Where and when Black Death began

For centuries, scientists and historians have wondered where the Black Death — the deadliest pandemic in recorded history — came from. New research sheds light on the ancient disease.

Artist and filmmaker Zhang Bingjian sits in his Beijing studio in front of his Hall of Fame — portraits of corrupt Chinese officials. He has commissioned portraits of 1,600 officials convicted of corruption.

A Portrait Of Chinese Corruption, In Rosy Pink

For decades, China's Communist Party has declared that corruption threatens its survival. But a state-run paper recently argued that corruption couldn't be stamped out, so it should be contained to acceptable levels.

A Portrait Of Chinese Corruption, In Rosy Pink

For decades, China's Communist Party has declared that corruption threatens its survival. But a state-run paper recently argued that corruption couldn't be stamped out, so it should be contained to acceptable levels.

Even with tariffs on hold, higher prices likely will stick around, economists say

If there's no quick armistice in the tariff war launched by President Trump, American consumers will be footing the bill, most economists agree. But if tariffs end, prices might be slow to come back down.

Sen. John McCain called President Trump's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin "one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory."

'Disgraceful,' 'Pushover,' 'Deeply Troubled': Reaction To The Trump-Putin Summit

Top Republicans voiced faith in U.S. intelligence, while some criticized Trump directly following his news conference. Top Democrats questioned whether Russia has damaging information on Trump.

Yogurt-orange tea cake. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

3 yogurt recipes from sweet to savory

Yogurt can be a blank canvas. It is full of creamy tangy flavor but it takes on other flavors beautifully.

Syrian Regime, Rebels Fail To Set Date For Talks

The U.N.'s top envoy on Syria says diplomats have failed to agree on a date for a peace conference. Lakhdar Brahimi says he's still hoping such a meeting could take place in Geneva before the end of the year. He had been hoping it would take place this month, but the Syrian rebels aren't ready to attend, the U.S. and Russia have yet to agree on whether Iran should take part and there are many other roadblocks. Brahimi is raising the alarms about a conflict that has affected half of the population, with 6,000 people fleeing every day.

Gov. Henry McMaster addresses the media after touring vaccine operations at Spartanburg Medical Center on January 18, 2021.

SC Lede: COVID-19 — One Dose At A Time

This episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 19, 2021, features: a continued preview of the legislative session; a look at this year's virtual King…

SC Lede: Frosty Inflation

On this edition of the South Carolina Lede for December 14, 2021: details on the indictment of a state lawmaker; plans by Gov. Henry McMaster on how to spend $525 million from a settlement with the federal government; what the economy could look like in 2022; and more.

Electric vehicle drivers in South Carolina pay $60 annually to offset gas taxes for those who drive internal combustion vehicles. Even with the gas tax increase, cost and inflationary pressures are forcing SCDOT to look at other options when it comes to future funding needs to keep up with growth.

Uh Oh! Big Infrastructure Pod Alert!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 26, 2025: we have a small, dedicated pod on infrastructure; we welcome special guest SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell; we catch you up on all things roads and bridges; and more!

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