Nation Feb 26 Missouri law barring police from enforcing federal gun laws creates confusion Missouri has some of the most permissive gun laws in the nation — the state does not require background checks and does not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. As Gabrielle Hays reports, a state law passed in…
Nation Feb 19 The costs and benefits of switching to a 4-day work week In 1926, Henry Ford instituted a five-day, 40-hour work week with no loss in pay for having Saturdays off. Now, there’s a push to consider a four-day, 32-hour work week with no loss in pay, but how practical is it?…
Nation Feb 11 Doug Williams on the significance of 2 Black quarterbacks in the Super Bowl Sunday’s Super Bowl will mark the first time in NFL history that both teams’ starting quarterbacks are Black — Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles. Former NFL star Doug Williams, who was…
World Feb 04 Fear, violence and chaos grip Haiti as gangs seize control The island nation of Haiti has moved closer to the brink of collapse. Heavily armed gangs have taken over the capital and are targeting police after the country has been without a single elected official since early January. Jacqueline Charles,…
Nation Jan 28 Ohio lawmakers work to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline Since its launch last July, the nationwide 988 hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts and chats. The launch got a boost from the federal government, with future funding expected to…
Nation Jan 21 California begins recovery efforts as storm damage tops $1 billion California has started rebuilding after weeks of intense storms caused damage estimated to exceed $1 billion. President Biden declared a major disaster for the state, which frees up federal resources to help in the recovery. Stephanie Sy spoke with Brian…
World Dec 29 Remembering Pelé's legacy and global impact on soccer Soccer fans around the world are mourning the loss of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé who passed away Thursday at the age of 82. He was the face of the global game for decades and helped shape soccer into the "beautiful…
Nation Dec 18 The Jan. 6 panel is set to release its final report. Here's what we know so far After nearly 18 months of investigations, the House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack is set to hold its final public meeting Monday. The committee is expected to take the unprecedented step of making criminal referrals, urging the Department…
Politics Dec 16 How to watch the Jan. 6 committee's final public meeting The Jan. 6 committee is wrapping up. Here's what to know about the final report.
World Dec 10 Why activists are targeting famous art to protest climate change Over the past few months, activists have targeted priceless works of art to call attention to the climate crisis. These viral moments are grabbing attention, but is the message getting through? We look at how these protests could be both…