Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt' Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain. Terry Gross
Senators from both parties grilled RFK Jr. on vaccines and more In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership. Yuki Noguchi
Why the medical community is thrilled by U.S. support for a 'breakthrough' HIV drug Lenacapavir has the potential to end the HIV epidemic, researchers say. The Trump administration says backing this kind of effort will be a model for how it does global health work in the future. Gabrielle Emanuel
Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board. Scott Horsley
Can ChatGPT be at fault for a teenager's suicide? A new lawsuit argues it can Last week, the parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide sued OpenAI, the company that owns ChatGPT. They say the bot fed into their son’s suicidal ideation, giving him technical advice on how to commit the act and even encouraging him to hide his plans. Libby Denkmann
Denying famine, Israel threatens more curbs on Gaza aid Despite experts saying that famine has begun in Gaza, Israel is threatening more curbs on aid deliveries. Aid groups say extra restrictions will make the starvation crisis worse. Jane Arraf
Tensions rise between U.S. and Venezuela With U.S. warships already off Venezuela’s coast, many there fear what could come next, while others dismiss the U.S. administration's display of power as pure theatre.
The NFL is back. Here are 3 big questions as the season kicks off Which second-year quarterbacks will take a leap forward? Does the Micah Parsons trade make Green Bay a contender? And will Buffalo or Baltimore finally keep the Kansas City Chiefs from the Super Bowl? Becky Sullivan
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, whose name became synonymous with luxury, dies at 91 Armani's clothes highlight the body as an object of art. Celebrities have flaunted his fashion on red carpets for decades. He revolutionized the suit jacket, with casual silhouettes and softer colors. Diana Opong
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Experts say Kim likely hopes to restore ties with China, North Korea's biggest trading partner and aid provider, as there have been questions about the bilateral relationship. The Associated Press