Jan 24 Watch 7:02 What's behind the current stock market volatility? By Amna Nawaz At one point Monday, the Dow Jones was down more than a thousand points and the S&P 500, which is a wider gauge of the stock market, fell into correction territory — a drop of 10 percent from its previous… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 10:26 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sinema censure, Biden presser and hot mic moment NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the censure of Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the president’s hot mic moment from a White House… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 4:01 High school can be hard. Here's how one teacher helps her students skate through it By Student Reporting Labs The past two years of this pandemic have been especially difficult for students, who have experienced major disruptions to both their education and social lives. In a special program that premieres Tuesday, NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs team is exploring how… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 3:30 A Brief But Spectacular take on immigrant justice in America By PBS NewsHour Originally from Mexico City herself, Gaby Hernandez understands firsthand the challenges immigrants can face in the United States. As the executive director of the Long Beach Immigrants Rights Coalition in California, she empowers those in her community to push for… Continue watching
Jan 24 Chauvin called 'all of the shots' when George Floyd killed, says defense for three cops standing trial By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Prosecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights accused the men of standing by as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin "slowly killed George Floyd right in front of them."… Continue reading
Jan 24 U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension By Lorne Cook, Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: VP Harris delivers remarks on removal of lead pipes and new infrastructure law By News Desk and Scott Bauer, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris touted the removal and replacement of lead pipes during a stop Monday in Wisconsin, where she highlighted efforts to update aging infrastructure across the country. Continue reading
Jan 24 Stormy Daniels and former lawyer Avenatti, who brought suits against Donald Trump, face off at trial By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The porn star who catapulted Michael Avenatti to fame four years ago will get a starring role in a New York courtroom when prosecutors try to prove the California lawyer cheated her of $300,000 in book proceeds. Continue reading
Jan 24 Virginian governor Youngkin faces lawsuits over mask-optional mandates By Sarah Rankin, Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is facing a new legal challenge over his executive action that aimed to let parents opt out of school mask mandates as his order takes effect. Continue reading
Jan 24 Ian Alexander Jr., only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, dies at age 26 By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. Continue reading