Politics May 28 As economists warn tariff policies are hammering the dollar, Trump family invests heavily in crypto This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric,…
Nation May 07 As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signifying that the cardinals did not elect a new pope on the first ballot. The cardinals are considering difficult and divisive issues as they choose the next pontiff.
World Apr 21 Catholics around the globe mourn the death of Pope Francis The world is mourning the death of Pope Francis after he passed away at the age of 88. Throughout his papacy, he was often hailed – and sometimes criticized – for his efforts to reshape the church. His death comes…
Nation Mar 28 Migrants in U.S. legally and with no criminal history caught up in Trump crackdown President Trump promised the largest mass deportation effort in the country’s history. As his Homeland Security Department works to deport more people, immigrants with legal status or no criminal history are being detained and deported. We hear from three people…
Arts Feb 21 Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit…
Politics Jan 15 Rubio, Ratcliffe hearings give glimpse into how they would carry out Trump’s agenda Some of President-elect Trump's nominees for Cabinet posts were in Senate committees for one of the busiest days of confirmation hearings in U.S. history. Amna Nawaz reports on the hearing for Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and Trump's CIA…
Nation Dec 31 Death of New York man beaten by corrections officers sparks outrage and protests There is growing outrage over the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate in a New York state prison who was brutally beaten by more than a dozen corrections officers. Activists say it's part of a larger culture of violence within…
World Aug 16 Amid brutal civil war, Sudan’s VP defends refusal to participate in U.S.-led peace talks Sudan has been caught in a bloody war between the country’s army and a militia for 16 months with tens of millions of civilians caught in between. This week, the United States attempted peace talks in Geneva, but the Sudanese…
Nation Jun 19 The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look…
Nation May 16 The lasting legacy of Brown v. Board and ongoing education challenges This week marks 70 years since the Supreme Court's landmark civil rights ruling of Brown v. Board of Education integrated public education. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Annette Gordon Reed of Harvard Law School and the first Black student to…