Oct 26 Watch 7:24 Threat of political instability rises as candidates indicate they won't concede defeat By Laura Barrón-López As many Republican candidates sow doubt about America’s democratic elections system, questions have arisen about whether those in key midterm races will refuse to concede if they lose on Election Day. Cynthia Miller-Idriss of American University's Polarization and Extremism Research… Continue watching
Oct 26 Los Angeles City Council censures members amid racism scandal By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, two investigations and shaken public faith in City Hall. Continue reading
Oct 26 St. Louis school shooting focuses area leaders on threats to children from guns By Gabrielle Hays The school shooting in St. Louis this week fit a gruesome but familiar template, similar to other shootings around the nation. A 19-year-old used an AR-15 style weapon, carried more than 600 rounds of ammunition and left a teacher and… Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 4:57 St. Louis grapples with aftermath of school shooting and widespread gun violence By Amna Nawaz, Gabrielle Hays The city of St. Louis is struggling to cope with the aftermath of a high school shooting. On Monday, a 19-year-old gunman killed teacher Jean Kuczka and 15-year-old student Alexandria Bell and wounded many others. With residents still on edge,… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch Debate over Ye's popularity continues as companies cut ties after his antisemitic remarks By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings Adidas ended a multi-billion dollar business deal with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saying his antisemitic remarks went against the company’s values. Since the controversy erupted, Foot Locker, Balenciaga, talent agency CAA and Vogue’s Anna Wintour are among those… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 8:15 Students with disabilities innovate ways to use spaces, products not designed for them By Cat Wise, Layla Quran, Bella Isaacs-Thomas For people with disabilities, innovating ways to navigate spaces and use products that weren't designed for them can be part of everyday life. For some, that has meant making their own tools, modifying existing ones or entirely reimagining environments. Special… Continue watching
Oct 26 Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than… Continue reading
Oct 26 Prisoner swap talks about WNBA star Brittney Griner must be confidential, Kremlin says By Associated Press The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s airport. Continue reading
Oct 26 Jury convicts Wisconsin man who killed 6 with his car during 2021 Christmas parade By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Darrell Brooks was found guilty Wednesday of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide. He drove into the parade in Waukesha on Nov. 21 after fleeing a domestic disturbance with an ex-girlfriend. Continue reading
Oct 26 Jury finds 3 men guilty of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan's Gov. Whitmer By Ed White, Associated Press Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were found guilty Wednesday of providing “material support” for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen. Continue reading