Mar 24 Racism undermines the health of Black Americans. This physician-economist is looking for solutions By Laura Santhanam Racism continues to exact a major toll on Americans and the U.S. as a society, especially within Black and brown communities. Physician-economist Dr. Marcella Alsan's research has been recognized with a MacArthur Foundation genius grant for her work in exploring… Continue reading
Mar 23 Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping aimed at stopping Biden win, witness tells court By Ed White, Associated Press A man who pleaded guilty to planning a kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says he and his allies wanted to act before the 2020 election to prevent Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Continue reading
Mar 23 Thousands of Sacramento teachers strike as Minneapolis walkout continues By Steve Karnowski, Olga R. Rodriguez, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press The California capital is the second major U.S. school district this month to see a work stoppage over pay and staffing shortages. In Minneapolis, teachers are in their third week of a strike. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 6:22 Remembering the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died Wednesday after a battle with cancer, was known by most everyone in Washington, D.C. in the world of politics, statecraft, and journalism. Susan Rice, one of Albright's longtime friends and one of… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 7:01 News Wrap: Moderna seeks approval for COVID vaccine for children younger than age 6 By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, Moderna is reporting that its coronavirus vaccine is effective in children under the age of 6 and will seek approval in the U.S. and Europe, the Supreme Court throws out Wisconsin's state legislative maps, and… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 2:20 New Orleans area recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the region By Roby Chavez, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes Tornadoes tore through New Orleans and surrounding areas Tuesday leaving behind devastation, with overturned vehicles, downed power lines and street lights, and homes completely destroyed. At least one person was killed and Louisiana has activated hundreds of National Guard personnel… Continue watching
Mar 23 Louisiana begins recovery after tornadoes plow through homes By Gerald Herbert, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Louisiana National Guardsmen and other responders went door-to-door in some areas around New Orleans as the region dug out from overnight tornadoes. Continue reading
Mar 23 Supreme Court tosses Wisconsin legislative voting maps By Associated Press The Supreme Court has thrown out Wisconsin state legislative maps that were preferred by the state's Democratic governor and selected by Wisconsin's top court. Continue reading
Mar 23 Girl rescued from home after New Orleans tornado drops house onto street By Associated Press Authorities say a girl was rescued from her home after a tornado ripped through a suburb of New Orleans and lifted the house into the air and dropped it onto the middle of a street with the family inside. Continue reading
Mar 23 Supreme Court declines to give update on Justice Thomas hospitalization status By Associated Press The Supreme Court is declining to say whether 73-year-old Justice Clarence Thomas remains in the hospital. He had been expected to be released by Tuesday evening. Continue reading