Jan 07 Watch 12:54 Brooks and Capehart on Jan. 6 anniversary, voting rights New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Joe Biden’s address marking the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, and the status of Democrats’… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 6:06 How Sidney Poitier's work pushed past white limitations on Black talent By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. Poitier transformed how Black characters were portrayed on screen and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance. Throughout his life, the star… Continue watching
Jan 07 Work resumes on the nation's only major transgender study By Kate Sosin, The 19th The data has been used by Congress, the Supreme Court and medical institutions for everything from writing legislation to creating social service programs. But the pandemic and internal turmoil threatened to thwart this latest release. Continue reading
Jan 07 Winter storm snarls travel, gives some schools the day off By Mark Pratt, Associated Press A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel, and crushing morning commutes. Continue reading
Jan 07 Arbery killers get life in prison, no parole for father and son By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old… Continue reading
Jan 07 Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Biden speaks after surveying Marshall Fire damage in Boulder County, Colorado By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is headed for Colorado to comfort residents grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses that were destroyed last week by a rare winter fire. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. governors push back against mandates, closures amid omicron surge By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Governors across the U.S. took sweeping action during earlier surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are taking a much different approach during the record-setting caseloads caused by the omicron variant. Continue reading
Jan 07 Biden plans to deliver first State of the Union address on March 1 By Zeke Miller, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the president a formal invitation to speak to Congress and the American public one year into his term. It will mark the latest any president has delivered a State of the Union address. Continue reading
Jan 07 Hospitalizations skyrocket in children too young for COVID vaccines By Lindsey Tanner, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have soared to unprecedented levels, a worrisome trend in youngsters too young to be vaccinated. Continue reading