Oct 12 U.S. approves omicron-specific boosters for kids as young as 5 By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Biden designates his first new national monument in Colorado By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, as he called for protecting “treasured lands” that tell the story of America. Continue reading
Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. Continue reading
Oct 12 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments over copyright of an Andy Warhol image of musician Prince By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The case affects artists, authors, filmmakers, museums and movie studios. Some amount of copying is acceptable under the law as “fair use,” while larger scale appropriation of a work constitutes copyright infringement. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:02 News Wrap: Biden reevaluating relations with Saudi Arabia after oil production cut In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House confirmed President Biden is reevaluating relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC cut oil production, the Supreme Court heard arguments on requirements that pork sold in California must meet animal cruelty standards regardless… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 7:06 The major factors driving up the cost of food By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Another report on the pace of inflation in the U.S. is due later this week and there's some hope that it's slowing. But most people have noticed higher prices at the grocery store on everything from dairy to meat to… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 7:22 Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism By Laura Barrón-López A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined… Continue watching
Oct 11 Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks By Christopher Weber, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:44 Charlayne Hunter-Gault's 'My People' looks back on her trailblazing career in journalism By Judy Woodruff Charlayne Hunter-Gault's trailblazing career in journalism has spanned more than 50 years. But before that, she made news herself when she became one of the first Black students to desegregate the University of Georgia in 1961. Hunter-Gault joined Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 3:41 A woman's Brief But Spectacular take on what it takes to be a professional fighter By Melissa Williams, Steve Goldbloom Kailia Attry is a boxer based in Los Angeles who has always seen sports as a means for connection and growth, whether that was bonding with her older brother or working to improve the visibility of women athletes. She gives… Continue watching