Nation Feb 24 New lawsuit may help provide answers about Malcolm X's assassination Malcolm X was assassinated 58 years ago this week. Since that day, there have been many difficult and painful questions about who may have been involved in his murder and what led to it. His family took new action, announcing…
Nation Feb 23 NTSB releases preliminary report on Ohio derailment that led to toxic chemical spill Federal investigators say the crew of the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, tried to slow and stop the train after getting a critical sensor warning. But the preliminary NTSB investigation also found that the warning, which came from…
Politics Feb 23 Republican Rep. Tom Cole discusses debt ceiling and issues facing a divided Congress Every second, the U.S. falls about $43,000 deeper into debt. Lawmakers will need to raise the country’s borrowing limit in the coming months to avoid a catastrophic financial fallout at home and around the world. Republican Rep. Tom Cole is…
Arts Feb 23 How Larry Wilmore's 30 years in TV have shaped comedy and challenged traditional notions Your favorite TV comedies likely owe a lot to Larry Wilmore, the creator or guiding force behind some of the most popular and most impactful shows over the last 30 years. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about how his work…
World Feb 22 Freed political prisoner discusses Nicaragua's slide toward authoritarianism Earlier this month, Nicaragua exiled hundreds of its citizens, many of whom were political prisoners, to the United States. Their release marks a turning point for a government that has become increasingly authoritarian. Felix Maradiaga, a former Nicaraguan presidential candidate,…
Nation Feb 21 Norfolk Southern CEO defends Ohio response as EPA orders company to clean up toxic spill The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up soil and water at its train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there say they're feeling the effects of air and water contamination. Geoff Bennett traveled to Ohio and questioned…
Politics Feb 20 Future of abortion access, voting rights faces critical test in Wisconsin primary Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls Tuesday for a crucial primary race. What would normally be a little noticed judicial election is now a high-stakes battle for control of the state’s Supreme Court. The race is expected to…
Politics Feb 17 Lawsuit filing shows Fox hosts didn't believe election fraud lies they pushed on TV A new court filing shows top executives at Fox News and leading network personalities privately dismissed former President Trump’s false claims of voter fraud after the election even as they peddled those same lies on TV. The filing is part…
Nation Feb 16 Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the…
Health Feb 16 A look at the challenge of dealing with mental illness while in the public eye Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander.