May 27 Watch 7:30 How police officers should have reacted to the Texas elementary school shooting Law enforcement in Uvalde, Texas is facing the ire of a grieving community as officers there admitted Friday that key decisions made during the time of the elementary school shooting were wrong. Fred Fletcher, retired Chattanooga police chief and former… Continue watching
May 27 African leaders gather for summit to address growing humanitarian needs on the continent By Sam Mednick, Associated Press African leaders have gathered for a summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to address growing humanitarian needs on the continent, which is also facing increased violent extremism, climate change challenges and a run of military coups. Leaders on Friday called for… Continue reading
May 27 Infant formula shortage highlights racial disparities By Jacquelyn Martin, Adriana Gomez Licon, Terry Tang, Associated Press A massive safety recall and supply disruptions have swept many leading formula brands off store shelves. Many parents are having problems finding formula, but some experts point out systemic inequities contribute to lower rates of breastfeeding among Black and Hispanic… Continue reading
May 27 Kids aged 5 to 11 can get a COVID-19 booster shot. Here’s what you should know By Debbie-Ann Shirley, The Conversation About 8 million U.S. children have received two shots of COVID-19 vaccine and are now eligible for a third. Continue reading
May 27 As COVID precautions disappear, other viruses are cropping up in unexpected ways By Helen Branswell, STAT For nearly two years, as the COVID pandemic disrupted life around the globe, other infectious diseases were in retreat. Continue reading
May 27 NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre By Juan A. Lozano, David Lieb, Associated Press The National Rifle Association is beginning its annual convention in Houston. Leaders of the powerful gun rights lobbying group are gearing up to "reflect on" and deflect any blame for this week's deadly shooting of 19 children and two teachers… Continue reading
May 27 Uvalde shooter’s final 90 minutes fuel questions about police delays By Jake Bleiberg, Jim Vertuno, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Texas authorities say the gunman who massacred 21 people at an elementary school was in the building for over an hour before he was killed by law enforcement officers. The amount of time that elapsed has stirred anger and questions… Continue reading
May 26 Watch 11:02 Grief courses through Uvalde, Texas, as police response to the massacre is scrutinized By Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin, Frank Carlson, Sam Lane There were growing concerns Thursday about how police responded to the deadly elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 people dead, 19 of them children. Police indicated the school doors may have been unlocked when the gunman entered… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:33 Bipartisan group of lawmakers look for solutions on gun violence The attack at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school has once again raised questions about how to prevent the next tragedy. A bipartisan group of lawmakers met on Thursday in Washington to discuss what, if any, potential solutions could earn 60-votes… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 6:43 Survivor of 2018 attack at Parkland school speaks out on spate of recent mass shootings The horror of what happened in Texas is leaving yet more families, friends and community members grieving and reeling over the loss of loved ones. It is an experience that many survivors and families know all too well from previous… Continue watching