Dec 30 Job market remains strong as unemployment claims drop to 198,000 By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 200,000, more evidence that the job market remains strong in the aftermath of last year's coronavirus recession. Continue reading
Dec 30 For states with cold winters, more aid meets rising costs By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The news is a mixed bag for people in need of heating assistance who see a cold winter bearing down. Continue reading
Dec 30 Times Square show will go on despite virus surge, mayor says By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation. Continue reading
Dec 30 Hundreds of Afghans denied humanitarian entry into U.S. By Philip Marcelo, Amy Taxin, Associated Press Federal immigration officials have denied hundreds of Afghans seeking temporary entry into the country for humanitarian reasons. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 8:24 U.S. sees rise in pediatric COVID patients as WHO warns of global 'tsunami' of cases By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings The World Health Organization is warning of a global "tsunami" of COVID cases as the omicron surge builds on the delta wave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a significant surge in U.S. pediatric hospital admissions in… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 3:27 News Wrap: Biden, Putin to hold another video conference amid Ukraine tensions: In our news wrap Wednesday, the United States and Russia announced that Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin plan to speak by phone again Thursday. Shooting broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants along the Gaza border, for the… Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch 9:06 A look at the life and legacy of Senate titan and Democratic firebrand Harry Reid By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Former Democratic Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada died Tuesday, at the age of 82, after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Reid went from humble beginnings in a small town to become one of the longest-serving Senate majority leaders in… Continue watching
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