Dec 29 Watch 6:28 Why the TANF program fails as a safety net for single mothers, other vulnerable Americans By Stephanie Sy, Casey Kuhn, Lena I. Jackson, Phil Maravilla This year marks the 25th anniversary of a federal program that provides direct cash assistance to the poor — the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. An investigation by ProPublica looks at just how much TANF has actually helped… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 5:28 The Republican Party is paying millions for Trump's legal bills. Here's why A year out of office, former President Donald Trump faces a series of investigations looking into his role in the Jan. 6 riot, potential business fraud, and sexual assault allegations. Despite that, and no longer holding office, Trump remains a… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 7:08 Remembering NFL legend John Madden and his contributions to the game By Jeffrey Brown, Harry Zahn National Football League legend John Madden died Tuesday at the age of 85. Jeffrey Brown looks at what he meant to the game, particularly after he stopped coaching. Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 5:18 How prosecutors proved Ghislaine Maxwell was Epstein's 'enabler-in-chief' British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of luring teenage girls into sexual abuse by the late Jeffrey Epstein. A federal jury in New York found her guilty on five of six counts Wednesday, after deliberating for five full days. Moira… Continue watching
Dec 29 'Man of action, man of his word': allies and opponents remember late Senate leader Harry Reid By Kevin Freking, Laurie Kellman, Ken Ritter, Associated Press Former presidents and ex-Senate colleagues are lauding longtime Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who died Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 29 Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in Epstein sex abuse case By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Dec 29 Military still grappling with racism and extremism, investigation finds By Kat Stafford, James Laporta, Associated Press An AP investigation found that despite new Defense Department guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military. Continue reading
Dec 29 4 shot in Denver rampage attacked at tattoo shops By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Four of the people shot in deadly rampage in Denver were attacked at tattoo shops, raising questions about why they were targeted. Continue reading
Dec 29 WATCH: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gives remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 By News Desk New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 29 In face of pandemic, Hmong Americans press forward to maintain New Year traditions By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across the United States, shutting down in-person events and renewing worries of the pandemic, the Hmong American community is going forward with plans to celebrate one of their largest gatherings. Continue reading