World Mar 12 News Wrap: 3 U.S. troops killed in Iraqi rocket strike In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. military confirmed three American service members died in a rocket attack north of Baghdad. The Iraqi government has launched an investigation into the Wednesday strike, which U.S. officials said bore the markings of…
Arts Mar 12 A Brief But Spectacular take on appreciating what we have At age 85, Lucile Day of Greenville, Florida, tends her own garden, located on land her grandparents cultivated before her. She still wields a chainsaw and gets “plenty of exercise” from her outdoor activities. Day believes strongly in a dedicated…
Health Mar 11 In address to nation, Trump announces travel restrictions, economic relief measures President Trump addressed the nation about novel coronavirus Wednesday evening, announcing the suspension of travel from Europe for a period of 30 days as well as a series of economic relief measures. Earlier in the day, the World Health Organization…
Health Mar 11 What WHO doctor says Americans should do in face of COVID-19 pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak to be a global pandemic. The illness has infected about 120,000 people worldwide and claimed 4,400 lives, and public health officials both within the U.S. and abroad are warning…
Nation Mar 11 News Wrap: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison In our news wrap Wednesday, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The 67-year-old faced a maximum of 29 years after being convicted of raping one woman in 2013 and sexually assaulting another in 2006.
Politics Mar 11 DNC chair Tom Perez on delegate math, momentum and pandemic preparedness Despite another night of disappointing primary results, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he will continue to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. The two are scheduled to debate Sunday. Lisa Desjardins reports, and…
Health Mar 11 Why UVA joined scores of other colleges in asking students to stay off campus As the U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak worsens, colleges and universities around the country are asking students to stay off campus -- and essentially shutting down. Though some classes are migrating online, the closures may still represent a hardship for students…
Politics Mar 10 With victories in multiple states, Biden extends primary lead over Sanders Former Vice President Joe Biden won important primary victories Tuesday in Michigan, Mississippi and Missouri. Judy Woodruff gets updates and analysis from Christy McDonald of Detroit Public TV, Jason Rosenbaum of St. Louis Public Radio, Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau and…