Nation Jul 14 Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for…
Nation Jul 10 Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable The search for bodies continued nearly a week after deadly flooding in Texas. With 121 people confirmed dead and at least 161 still missing, officials there are facing scrutiny. The National Weather Service issued several watches and warnings before midnight…
Arts Jul 08 Christine Brennan’s new book ‘On Her Game’ chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a…
Nation Jul 02 Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira…
Politics Jun 27 University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the…
Nation Jun 26 Remembering acclaimed public TV journalist Bill Moyers Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, died Thursday at the age of 91. Moyers was perhaps best known for his long-running programs and documentaries he produced at PBS.
Nation Jun 19 Texas lawmakers try to close loopholes in consent laws The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to change that -- and the…
Politics Jun 16 Trump administration pauses immigration raids on farms, hotels and restaurants After a weekend of national protests over his immigration policy, President Trump says he wants a greater crackdown in some of the nation’s biggest cities. At the same time, the president is pulling back on ICE raids in some major…
Nation Jun 12 ‘We stand up for our neighbors,’ San Antonio mayor says of protests against ICE raids Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 5,000 National Guard members have been deployed throughout that state ahead of planned protests. Several mayors are pushing back on that move, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss why.
Nation Jun 05 Commencement speakers share advice with the Class of 2025 Commencement speakers across the country are passing on key advice to the Class of 2025, sharing their recipes for success and life lessons learned. We take another moment to reflect on the words of wisdom being passed down to the…