Nation Nov 02 Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families By Susan Haigh, Marc Levy, Associated Press
Nation Nov 02 Mississippi woman kills escaped rhesus monkey, saying she feared for her children’s safety One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children. By Michael Schneider, Associated Press
Nation Nov 02 Watch 7:11 New documentary explores use of psychedelics to treat combat veterans with PTSD For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. The invisible wounds of combat, like PTSD, can leave some feeling withdrawn or isolated. A new documentary, “In Waves and War,” follows a group of former Navy SEALs as… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson
Nation Nov 02 Watch 3:05 Mexican journalists honor slain colleagues on Day of the Dead in Tijuana This weekend is “Día de los Muertos,” or “Day of the Dead,” a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It’s a mix of grief and joy, honoring the dead. This year, people in Tijuana, Mexico, took… By Matthew Bowler, KPBS
World Nov 02 11th-inning homer lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays to become first repeat World Series champion in 25 years In a World Series for the ages that went back and forth again and again, Will Smith delivered the biggest swing of all for the Los Angeles Dodgers. By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Nov 01 Watch 5:28 Uncertainty weighs on SNAP recipients as shutdown drags into new month By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Tens of millions of Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance are facing uncertainty after two judges ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide at least partial benefits despite the government shutdown. But even if the… Continue watching
Nov 01 U.S. home turnover rate at lowest level in decades as housing slump drags on, analysis finds By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn't been this low in nearly 30 years, according to an analysis by Redfin. Continue reading
Nov 01 Federal workers furloughed during shutdown face delays getting unemployment pay By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Thousands of furloughed federal workers are trying to navigate the unemployment system — a sharp increase, but still a fraction of the 670,000-plus furloughed workforce, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. Continue reading
Oct 31 Instacart, DoorDash and other companies offer discounts to SNAP recipients By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Several big companies are reacting to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Judge blocks Trump order requiring voters prove citizenship In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from requiring that voters prove their citizenship, the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has climbed to at least 50 people across Haiti and Jamaica, Ohio and Virginia… Continue watching