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Nation Apr 14
The rise and fall of ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie MadoffFormer financier Bernie Madoff, who organized the largest fraud in wall street's history, died Wednesday. He swindled major charities, universities and celebrities out of billions, and was serving 150 years in prison. Stephanie Sy has our report about his rise…
World Apr 12
How conflict between Iran and Israel could affect U.S. diplomacy with IranA major explosion Sunday disabled parts of Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, south of Tehran. Iran quickly blamed Israel for the incident, which comes as indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran over the crippled nuclear deal are set…
Nation Apr 06
How resilience through COVID, sexism helped Stanford women’s team win NCAA championshipIn a trying year, the annual college basketball tournaments offered a welcome feeling of the familiar. The Baylor University men won their first title. But as Amna Nawaz reports, it was the women of Stanford who scored the big win,…
Politics Mar 18
Congress holds first hearing on Asian American violence in decades amid ‘crisis point’Fear and fallout from this week's deadly shootings in Atlanta have echoed across the country. While investigators have not confirmed a motive in the attack that killed eight, including six Asian women, many across the country have deemed it a…
Nation Feb 18
After brutalizing much of the U.S., storm surge shines a spotlight on disparitiesThe storms that have descended on much of the country, and their after-effects, have hit vulnerable groups the hardest, especially communities of color. Dr. Robert Bullard, a professor at Texas Southern University who focuses on wealth and racial disparities related…
Nation Feb 16
Millions remain without power in frigid temperatures after major winter stormMillions of American remained without power in frigid temperatures Tuesday as the U.S. continues to grapple with the effects of a major storm. The demand for energy is taxing power grids, most significantly in Texas. Stephanie Sy speaks with Michael…
Politics Feb 10
Opening arguments begin in Trump’s historic impeachment trialOpening arguments officially got underway Wednesday in former President Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, as Democrats made their case on his role in inciting the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent…
Politics Jan 21
Biden begins his presidency with a flurry of executive ordersPresident Biden moved on a broad front Thursday to put his stamp on national policy, unveiling a number of new measures and pledging to confront the nation's public health crisis with COVID-19. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff…
Nation Jan 14
Former Michigan governor charged for mishandling Flint water crisisProsecutors in Michigan announced 41 criminal charges against nine former state and city officials Thursday in the Flint water crisis, including Michigan's former governor. Sandra Jones, executive director of R. L. Jones Community Outreach Center at the Greater Holy Temple…
Politics Jan 05
Tensions rise as Congress prepares to certify election resultsIt is a transition like no other with President Trump denying election results and defying the democratic process. In Washington D.C., hundreds met outside the U.S. Capitol in support of the president -- a preview of what's expected to be…