Nation Feb 16 Millions remain without power in frigid temperatures after major winter storm Millions 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 trial Opening 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 orders President 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 crisis Prosecutors 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 results It 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…
World Nov 20 How to help communities affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota Here are some organizations working to alleviate the crisis throughout the region, and others offering aid to specific communities in need.
Politics Oct 13 On Day 2 of her confirmation hearing, Barrett sidesteps politically charged questions The Senate Judiciary Committee pressed Judge Amy Coney Barrett for answers on hot-button issues Tuesday, the second day of her confirmation hearing. Senators asked the Supreme Court nominee about her judicial philosophy, her opinions of court precedent on abortion and…
Nation Sep 25 Lawmakers pay respects to Ginsburg, 1st woman to lie in state in U.S. Capitol The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg broke two barriers Friday, becoming the first woman and the first Jewish American to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol. Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, the wife of a former Ginsburg law clerk,…
Nation Sep 23 Ginsburg remembered at Supreme Court as battle over her seat flares Wednesday marked a somber day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in repose. Her former law clerks lined the building’s steps. Inside, her eight fellow justices gathered with family and friends to honor her contributions…
Nation Jun 18 Suicide among teens and young adults reaches highest level since 2000 Researchers are not certain what is causing the increase, but advocates say there are a number of steps people can take to help prevent suicide.