Washington D.C.

DC drinking water needs more monitoring for lead, audit finds

The greatest risk of lead exposure is to infants, young children, and pregnant women. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) D.C. Water isn’t doing…

6 years ago

What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?

Tap water may be better for kids than sugary sodas, but many schools have lead-contaminated water (file photo). This story…

6 years ago

U.N. Investigator on Extreme Poverty Issues Grim Report — On The U.S.A.

Philip Alston wanted to know: Just how bad is poverty in the United States? He's an Australian law professor who…

7 years ago