Feb 02 Watch 11:31 Former Miami Dolphins coach alleges racism in 'scorched-earth lawsuit' against the NFL By William Brangham Well over half the players in the National Football League are Black, but you can count on one hand the number of Black head coaches or general managers. That's been a problem for years, though a class-action lawsuit filed in… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 6:44 Examining President Biden's pledge to diversify the federal judiciary By Ian Couzens, Lisa Desjardins It is another big week in the U.S. Senate with a major push by President Biden to reshape American courts. As a candidate he pledged to diversify the federal bench and his decision to appoint a Black woman to the… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. William Brangham reports about how one of the most ubiquitous species in North America contracted COVID, and what that means for the future of… Continue watching
Feb 02 4 charged in overdose death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams By Associated Press U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Wednesday that the four were charged in a criminal complaint unsealed the day before in Manhattan federal court. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price hold news briefing By News Desk State Dept. spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 02 Son of New York City judge pleads guilty to Capitol insurrection charges By Associated Press The son of a New York City judge who referred to himself as a "caveman" eager to protest Donald Trump's presidential election loss pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he stormed the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday set a 25-year timeline to cut in half the cancer death rate, a lofty goal that is meant to “supercharge” an initiative started when he was vice president to eradicate the disease that killed his older son, Beau. Continue reading
Feb 02 Don't stow your snow boots yet! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. By Associated Press There will be six more weeks of winter. That's the prediction made Wednesday by Punxsutawney Phil after he emerged from his burrow in Pennsylvania to perform his Groundhog Day duties. Continue reading
Feb 02 Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices by the league even as it publicly condemns racism. Continue reading
Feb 02 CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns, admitting consensual relationship with co-worker By Associated Press CNN head Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company. Continue reading