Michael’s Recent Stories
Education Feb 04
Pressure builds on schools to reopen during pandemicThe debate is pitting politicians against teachers who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In Chicago, there's so much rancor that teachers are on the brink of striking.
Nation Jan 11
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next weekThe FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Nation Oct 08
Law enforcement preps for potential election-related unrestIt comes in the wake of claims by President Donald Trump and his allies that the vote will be rigged and his call to supporters to "go into the polls and watch very carefully."…
Politics Sep 30
WATCH: Trump doesn’t disavow white supremacy, tells far-right extremist group to ‘stand by’President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by.”…
Health Jul 13
Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visitsA federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Politics Jun 06
As Trump blames antifa, protest records show scant evidenceWASHINGTON — Scott Nichols, a balloon artist, was riding home on his scooter from the protests engulfing Minneapolis last weekend when he was struck by a rubber bullet fired from a cluster of police officers in riot gear. “I just…
Health May 28
Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during pandemicRequiring patients to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to get an abortion pill is needlessly risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of physicians allege in a lawsuit that seeks to suspend the federal rule.
Health May 17
U.S., European leaders weigh reopening risks without a vaccineOn a weekend when many pandemic-weary people emerged from weeks of lockdown, leaders in the U.S. and Europe weighed the risks and rewards of lifting COVID-19 restrictions knowing that a vaccine could take years to develop.
Health May 14
Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopenCoronavirus outbreaks are testing the public health networks in pockets of the U.S., while some states prepare to lift lockdown measures, seeing signs of progress.
Health May 13
WATCH: Michigan governor gives coronavirus updateMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.