Oct 27 Watch 10:39 Politics of masks, critical race theory fueling heated school board elections By PBS NewsHour School board races are usually quiet contests centered around local issues like budgets. But this year, many of these boards are engulfed in nationalized, cultural hot-button fights over issues like mask mandates and teaching critical race theory. Anger at school… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 8:13 How Minnesota's lack of teachers of color hurts students, and what reform could look like By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Many schools across the United States are grappling with ways to close the achievement gap between white students and students of color. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on those efforts in Minnesota, which has some of the worst… Continue watching
Oct 27 U.S. to limit immigration arrests at schools, 'protected' areas By Ben Fox, Associated Press U.S. immigration authorities will limit arrests at schools, hospitals and other so-called protected areas under new guidelines issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Oct 27 Worsened by pandemic, child care crisis hampers broader economy By Sally Ho, Josh Boak, Associated Press Each caretaker resignation, coronavirus exposure and day care center closure reveals an industry on the brink, with wide-reaching implications for an entire economy's workforce. Continue reading
Oct 27 2021 isn't the rebound year New Orleans needed By Roby Chavez Parades are rolling and brass bands are back. Music venues are sold out again and mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes are being served up in packed restaurants in New Orleans. With its culture economy, the city is trying to rally… Continue reading
Oct 27 Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test 'very concerning' By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Chinese test was first reported by the Financial Times newspaper, which said the hypersonic missile was capable of carrying a nuclear payload. Continue reading
Oct 27 What's the so-called 'wealth tax' in Biden's proposed bill, and how would it work? By Josh Boak, Associated Press To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Sheriff says projectile recovered from movie director's shoulder, investigation continues after shooting involving Alec Baldwin By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press New Mexico authorities said Wednesday they have recovered a lead projectile believed to have been fired from the gun used in the fatal movie-set shooting. Continue reading
Oct 27 United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The State Department said Wednesday it expects to be able to offer the option more broadly early next year. Continue reading
Oct 27 Facebook watched as Trump ignited hate, leaked documents say By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Internal Facebook documents reveal a country lit “on fire” in the days after controversial social media posts from then-President Donald Trump last year. Continue reading