May 24 DEA's failure to punish drug distributor blamed in opioid crisis raises revolving door questions By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The DEA has allowed one of the nation's largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge's recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders. Continue reading
May 24 Minnesota governor signs 'One Minnesota Budget' in celebratory moment for Democrats By Trisha Ahmed, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The so-called "One Minnesota Budget" includes funding for free school meals to kids and free tuition at public colleges for students whose families earn less than $80,000 a year. Continue reading
May 24 Here is a look at the laws DeSantis has passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press With the help of GOP supermajorities in the statehouse, the Republican has been able to push through an aggressive agenda that forms the base of his White House run. Continue reading
May 24 Concern about gun violence in American schools is on the rise, new poll shows By Laura Santhanam Four in 10 Americans think schools in their communities are not safe from gun violence, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
May 23 South Carolina's only women senators resist new abortion restrictions up for debate By James Pollard, Associated Press The Republican-led state Senate on Tuesday is expected to debate a bill banning most abortions after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity, generally around six weeks and before most people know they are pregnant. Continue reading
May 23 Here are 8 tips for parents and kids on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take "immediate action" to protect kids' and adolescents' mental health on social media. But after years of middling and insufficient action, parents and young people still bear most… Continue reading
May 23 Black people are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than white people, CDC says By Kat Stafford, Associated Press About 14 percent of Black people in America over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s, compared with 10 percent of white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
May 23 Jockey suicides bring attention to stress and mental health concerns of the job By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Earlier this year, horse racing was stunned by the suicides less than six weeks apart of two young jockeys, 23-year-old Avery Whisman and 29-year-old Alex Canchari. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 10:31 Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for home and community-based services By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Adam Kemp More than half a million Americans are on waiting lists to receive long-term care in their homes. Most people on these lists have intellectual and developmental disabilities and sometimes need help with daily activities like cooking, maintaining a job or… Continue watching
May 22 Tipping Point: Agriculture on the brink -- A PBS NewsHour Special By Miles O'Brien As the world's population expands-- with some United Nations estimates saying it will reach nearly 10 billion people in the next three decades--as do concerns about how to feed the population sustainably. Continue reading