Nov 02 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Facebook to shut down facial recognition system, delete data In our news wrap Tuesday, Facebook has announced it's shutting down its facial recognition system over growing privacy concerns, and has said it will delete the data by December. Yahoo is the latest tech company to leave China, citing growing… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 2:59 Dems may plan vote on on infrastructure, Build Back Better bill as early as this week By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Democrats in Congress have spent the last several days working towards passing the Build Back Better and infrastructure packages. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with an update on negotiations. Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 9:16 Expert fears partisan actors may replace election workers who quit over threats By Stephanie Sy, Geoffrey Lou Guray It may be election day in 2021, but the attacks on the democratic process during the 2020 election had ripple effects that are still being felt. The latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll this week found that 81% of American adults believe… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 10:43 Analyzing long-term impact, side effects and risks of COVID shot for kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the use of COVID vaccines in children ages 5 to 11. But a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found only 27% of parents plan to opt for the shot. One third plan… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 5:37 College students' stress levels are 'bubbling over.' Here's why, and how schools can help By John Yang, Claire Mufson College is a time of major transition and of stress. During the pandemic, students have been struggling to cope with ever-increasing levels of mental distress among students. A recent study by The American College Health Association found that one in… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 5:42 What early exit polls reveal about Virginia Gov. race, and how it reflects on Democrats Virginia's gubernatorial race has captured national attention because of a dead heat in a state President Joe Biden won by 10 points. Its results could provide insight into what's to come in next year's midterms. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 3:30 A Brief But Spectacular take on rebuilding and diversifying the Appalachian economy Brandon Dennison is a sixth generation West Virginian who is on a mission to revitalize Appalachia. His community based non-profit, Colefield Development, has trained over 1200 people facing barriers to employment, helping with education and personal development. Dennison gives his… Continue watching
Nov 02 Biden hails climate progress, criticizes China's Xi for not attending By Associated Press President Joe Biden said the Chinese “lost the ability to influence people around the world, and all the people here at COP” with its absence at the summit. Continue reading
Nov 02 These are the charges Kyle Rittenhouse faces in Kenosha shooting By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Kyle Rittenhouse faces multiple charges for shooting three men, killing two, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. Continue reading
Nov 02 White House releases new plan to address gun suicides in U.S. By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The plan calls for federal agencies to create public awareness campaigns to encourage safer storage of guns and training for counselors, crisis responders and others and would also require stores that sell firearms to offer secure gun storage and safety… Continue reading