Politics Oct 24 Trump’s rambling speeches raise questions about mental decline If he wins the election, Donald Trump would be the oldest president ever elected. After several appearances where his remarks were rambling or incoherent, and one event in which he swayed silently to music on stage for close to 40…
Nation Oct 23 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie…
Nation Oct 22 FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule would make it easier to end subscriptions A proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission aims to let consumers easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. It would require getting out of those plans to be as easy as it was getting in. But many businesses argue the move is…
Nation Oct 14 Young Latinos who don’t speak Spanish are reclaiming their culture after facing shaming While language can connect people to their culture and be a source of pride, it can also bring about embarrassment and anxiety. According to the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of U.S. Hispanics say it's not necessary to speak Spanish…
Nation Oct 03 Former Memphis officers convicted of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols beating death Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. John Yang reports.
Arts Oct 03 ‘Going Varsity in Mariachi’ documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they…
Politics Sep 27 A look at Harris’ and Trump’s ideas to counter crime and gun violence The issues of gun violence and crime in America are complex. They also are both key parts of the 2024 campaign. As part of our series about the issues of this election, Lisa Desjardins looks into where Kamala Harris and…
Arts Sep 24 New book ‘The Barn’ revisits the people and forces behind Emmett Till’s murder Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he was killed after a white woman accused him of making an advance toward her. Mississippi author Wright Thompson has a…
Arts Sep 17 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs held without bail after arrest on sex trafficking indictment Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was indicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking, sexual assault, violence and racketeering. The government’s charges describe a gruesome pattern of abuse, accusing Combs of using his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit.
Health Sep 12 Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm…