Economy Sep 05 Does it make sense to keep minting the penny? The penny could soon be a thing of the past. President Trump is pushing to end production of the one-cent coin, citing its rising costs. Each penny costs nearly four cents to make and scrapping it could save taxpayers about…
Nation Aug 26 East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies They’re on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines.
Nation Aug 25 A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement Some of the more than 2,000 National Guard troops on duty in Washington, D.C., are now armed, part of a crackdown that President Trump once again claimed was needed to help curb crime in the city. While he threatened similar…
World Aug 08 WATCH: Understanding the stages of starvation According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 children were hospitalized in Gaza for malnutrition between April and mid July.
World Jul 28 Trump urges Israel to allow food into Gaza as he sees ‘real starvation’ there President Trump urged action to get more food into Gaza as the real threat of starvation stalks tens of thousands of Palestinians. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu must "make sure they get the food." Deema Zein reports.
Nation Jul 08 Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding After the deadly flooding in Texas, there are questions about the weather forecasts and warning systems meant to save lives. Deema Zein spoke with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar.com about the origins of the storm and why it dumped so…
Nation Jul 04 Why fans are going bananas for Banana Ball Millions are going bananas over a fast-paced and entertaining take on baseball. Deema Zein took in a game between the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters to see what "banana ball" is all about.
Nation Jul 04 WATCH: How aspiring Black doctors see Trump’s new loan cap Fewer than six percent of physicians in the U.S. are Black and experts are worried that Trump’s 'big bill' could widen that disparity.
Nation Jun 27 Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings This year marks a decade since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. But in several Republican-led states, efforts are underway to ban Pride flags from public schools and government buildings, sparking a wave of local resistance. Deema Zein reports.
Nation May 26 Catholic Relief Services faces uncertain future after Trump cuts aid funding One of the first major policy decisions of the second Trump administration was a significant change in spending on foreign aid. That eventually included effectively dissolving the U.S. Agency for International Development, the primary organization that distributed those funds. Deema…