Sep 02 'Red flag' laws get little use even as mass shootings, gun deaths soar By Bernard Condon, Associated Press An AP analysis found many U.S. states barely use "red flag" laws that allow police to take guns away from people threatening to kill, a trend blamed on lack of awareness of the laws and a reluctance to enforce them… Continue reading
Sep 02 Read the full list of what the FBI seized in Mar-a-Lago search By News Desk and Eric Tucker, Associated Press The inventory reveals in general terms the contents of 33 boxes taken from Mar-a-Lago during the Aug. 8 search. Continue reading
Sep 02 Biden says the Mississippi governor 'has to act' on Jackson water crisis By Associated Press President Joe Biden says his administration has offered Mississippi “every single thing available” to address the water crisis that has gripped the state’s capital. Continue reading
Sep 02 Mass shootings obscure daily U.S. gun toll By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Now, police are on edge heading into Labor Day weekend, with its traditional end-of-summer festivities, and some are adding extra patrols as they brace for more potential violence. Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: NASA officials hold news briefing on next attempt at ground-breaking Artemis launch By Associated Press NASA is aiming for a Saturday launch of its new moon rocket, after fixing fuel leaks and working around a bad engine sensor that foiled the first try. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 7:46 Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska and Democrats' chances of holding the House By PBS NewsHour A major political upset in Alaska as a Democrat won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House. Former state lawmaker Mary Peltola defeated former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a special election to replace former Congressman Don… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Biden set to step up attack on 'extremist' threats to democracy In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden is set to step up his attack on what he calls "extremist" threats to democracy by former President Trump and his most zealous supporters. A federal judge heard arguments on whether an outside… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 7:57 Long-term effects of COVID school shutdowns become apparent as students return to class By John Yang The long-term impact of school shutdowns and remote learning during the pandemic is becoming apparent as students return to the classroom. New test results show a significant drop in scores and learning for elementary school-aged children. NPR education reporter Anya… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 8:41 VA secretary discusses health care overhaul helping veterans exposed to toxic burn pits By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn A major overhaul of Veterans Affairs is making it easier for veterans who are sick from exposure to burn pit smoke and other toxins to get treatment. In the past, veterans had to prove their sicknesses were connected to their… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 7:46 U.S. military focuses recruiting efforts on video-game playing teenagers By John Yang, Henry Brannan, Maea Lenei Buhre, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. Military is intensifying its efforts to meet young people where they spend their time: online and on their devices. But, as John Yang reports, there are critics who say these new recruiting methods also raise new concerns. Continue watching