Oct 08 Watch 9:07 The pandemic pushed millions of U.S. workers to join the 'Great Resignation.' Here's why By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes The September jobs report shows that the unemployment rate fell to 4.8% and job openings are at a record high with wages increased again last month, as companies tried to attract new employees. But more than 25 million people quit… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 12:14 Brooks and Tumulty on debt, social spending, Jan. 6 investigation, Supreme Court New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including debt ceiling negotiations in Congress, debate over President Joe Biden’s social spending bills, new revelations about former President… Continue watching
Oct 08 Federal prosecutors won't seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting By Associated Press The U.S. Department of Justice launched its own investigation days after the shooting. The agency announced Friday that it won’t pursue charges against Sheskey either, saying there’s not enough evidence to prove he used excessive force. Continue reading
Oct 08 The first all-female guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Russia puts a film crew in space and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin Russia launches a crew to film a movie in space for the first time, vaping rates among high schoolers plunged in 2021 and an all-female team leads the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,… Continue reading
Oct 08 Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day By Associated Press The proclamation lends the most significant boost yet to efforts to refocus the federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus toward an appreciation of Native peoples. Continue reading
Oct 08 Trump hotel lost $70 million during presidency, got help from bank By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump’s company lost more than $70 million operating his Washington D.C. hotel while in office. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Biden restores protections for national monuments By Associated Press President Joe Biden restored two sprawling national monuments in Utah, reversing a decision by President Donald Trump that opened for mining and development some red-rock lands sacred to Native Americans. Continue reading
Oct 08 Remnants of Black church uncovered in Colonial Williamsburg By Ben Finley, Associated Press The brick foundation of one of the oldest Black churches in the United States has been unearthed by archeologists at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Continue reading
Oct 08 New Pentagon climate plan addresses realities of war-fighting in hotter, harsher Earth By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Thursday's recommendations focus on making worsening climate extremes a mandatory part of strategic, tactical and operational defense planning. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on September jobs report By Associated Press President Joe Biden addressed the disappointing jobs report Friday, insisting despite the weak numbers, his administration is making "real progress."… Continue reading