Sarah Ventre
Stories
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Celebrating Nowruz with mixed emotions
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they're balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.
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Winter storm slams Northeast, forcing millions to stay home
A massive snowstorm pummeled the East Coast Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid travel bans and closures.
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Blizzard stops most travel in Northeast
Blizzard conditions kept people at home from Delaware to coastal New England, with many communities seeing record snowfall. Travel was banned and clean up will be a big project in many towns.
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These monks' simple walk for peace captivated millions. It ends this week
A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. Their journey concludes on Wednesday.
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Minnesotans turn out in the frigid cold to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
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Mangione pre-trial hearing wraps, but judge won't rule on evidence for months
After three weeks of testimony, a judge will now rule on whether evidence found in Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.
The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.
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Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft
A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus.
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Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge
The incoming mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.
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Want a seat at this synagogue for the High Holidays? You have to register to vote fir
A synagogue in Brooklyn has taken an unusual step by requiring congregants to show proof of voter registration in order to secure seats for High Holiday services — the holiest days of the year.
