Nation Feb 19 Health officials try to rebuild trust of vaccines among Indigenous Americans Native Americans have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a history of medical mistreatment has led some Indigenous leaders to brace for challenges in vaccinating their communities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on those…
Nation Dec 31 Fatal shooting by Minneapolis police prompts protests and questions about transparency Minneapolis police fatally shot a man during a traffic stop Wednesday night, the first killing by a member of the department since George Floyd's death in May, which spurred nationwide protests. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the suspect had fired…
World Dec 18 With few resources, Senegal emerges as a leader in the fight against COVID-19 For much of the pandemic, New Zealand has often been praised for the effectiveness of its response. But despite few resources, the small African nation of Senegal has also become a leader in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic within its borders.
Agents for Change Nov 13 In Pakistan, 1 of 20 kids dies before age 5. This group is trying to change that In Pakistan, one out of every 20 children dies before age five. Now, childhood immunization rates -- already low -- have dropped sharply during the pandemic, raising fears of a looming increase in infant mortality. Special correspondent Fred de Sam…
World Nov 11 India's poor find themselves even more desperate amid the pandemic economy India ranks second only to the U.S. in total COVID-19 cases. Although there has been a decline in infections recently, officials worry the onset of winter could bring new surges. Another concern is the economy, the world’s fifth largest, which…
Politics Sep 18 How northern Minnesota went from Democratic stronghold to battleground President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden campaigned Friday in Minnesota -- a state Trump lost narrowly in 2016. They both visited the state's northern region, where voters are expressing concern over the economy, racial unrest and health care.
Nation Aug 05 Minneapolis officials grapple with question of police reform -- or replacement The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May prompted calls to change the policing structure there. On Wednesday night, the city’s charter commission will decide whether to ask voters to begin the process of abolishing the police force --…
Agents for Change Jul 27 Why India's coronavirus numbers probably underestimate the country's outbreak India has reported more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections -- a number exceeded only by the U.S. and Brazil. But experts say that both cases and deaths in the country are likely underestimates due to gaps in testing and…
Economy Jun 24 Why these meatpacking workers fear for their health and safety amid COVID-19 Many U.S. meatpacking plants shut down this spring due to coronavirus outbreaks. Nationwide, more than 27,000 workers have become infected, and nearly 100 have died. But in late April, President Trump ordered the facilities to stay open, deeming them critical…
Nation Jun 15 How Minneapolis is trying to reimagine the future of policing Since the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, calls have grown for that city to overhaul its police department. Now, the effort to “dismantle the police department as we know it” has gained the support…