Dec 16 Officials say Astroworld victims died from compression asphyxia By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Officials had to wait several weeks following the Nov. 5 concert by rap superstar Travis Scott for additional test results before making final determinations. Continue reading
Dec 16 U.S. regulators say abortion pill no longer has to be picked up in person By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Earlier this year the FDA stopped enforcing the in-person dispending requirement because of the pandemic. Under Thursday's decision the agency will permanently drop the rule. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch: Kim Potter testifies in own defense in trial for killing of Duante Wright- Trial Day 8 By Amy Forliti, Scott Bauer, Associated Press Kim Potter was the last witness Friday before the defense rested in her manslaughter trial. Potter said she's sorry it happened. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 4:16 News Wrap: Death toll rises to 75 after Kentucky tornadoes, 16 still missing In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll from last Friday's tornadoes in western Kentucky rose to 75 with 16 people still reported missing. Also, twelve members of a U.S. missionary group have been freed two months after they were… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 11:51 Democrats wrangle over high-stakes agenda as crunch time approaches By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan After finding ways to avoid fiscal crises in the last few weeks, Democrats on Capitol Hill are now working to install critical parts of their agenda before the end of the year. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss three… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 8:32 Why a website with explicit directions for suicide remains active By Amna Nawaz, Claire Mufson Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young Americans, and most websites about suicide are aimed at prevention. But a New York Times investigation looks into one that provides information and directions for how to die. Gabriel Dance and… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 5:00 Biden awards Medals of Honor to three soldiers. Here's a closer look at their lives President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor Thursday at the White House to three soldiers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two of the men died protecting their comrades, and were represented by family. Now, through interviews with those family… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 5:42 Exhibit showcases work of a forgotten photographer who documented the fight for equality By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson A new exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum examines the work of a long overlooked German-American photographer who exposed the links between racism and poverty in the United States. Stephanie Sy takes a look at the first major exhibition of… Continue watching
Dec 16 EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water By Suman Naishadham, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal. Continue reading
Dec 16 Survivors of deadly tornado that leveled factory sue employer, saying they weren't allowed to leave By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The survivors claim Mayfield Consumer Products demonstrated "flagrant indifference" by refusing to allow employees to go home early. Continue reading