May 25 Watch 8:44 Examining efforts toward police reform in Minneapolis amid crime spike Voters in Minneapolis will be asked to approve a measure in November that could dismantle the police department, which is also the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department, and fold it into a department of public safety. But… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Moderna says its vaccine effective in children ages 12 to 17 In our news wrap Tuesday, Moderna announced its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects children as young as 12, and plans to seek emergency FDA approval. Airlines began avoiding Belarus after a plane was forced down on Sunday, and a dissident journalist… Continue watching
May 25 Racial bias trainings surged after George Floyd’s death. A year later, experts are still waiting for ‘bold’ change By Candice Norwood Several professionals expressed skepticism that such efforts will lead to long-lasting change as clients resist committing to the long-term and often uncomfortable work. Continue reading
May 25 How Americans are reacting to George Floyd’s death one year later By Dan Cooney, Jaywon Choe, Sam Lane, Leah Nagy, Rachel Wellford, Julia Griffin PBS NewsHour reporters and producers traveled in recent months to places that have been flashpoints in the fight for racial equity. Hear from the people they interviewed and what they learned. Continue reading
May 25 George Floyd family meets Biden as Congress weighs police bill By Alexandra Jaffe, Alan Fram, Associated Press The path forward on Capitol Hill for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains unclear, but negotiators say they've made progress and expressed optimism this week about its prospects. Continue reading
May 25 Flight attendant loses 2 teeth in assault by passenger By David Koenig, Associated Press A Southwest Airlines flight attendant lost two teeth when she was attacked by a passenger this weekend, and the president of her union calls it part of a disturbing increase in unruly passengers. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee holds gun violence hearing focusing on safe storage By News Desk So far in 2021, more than 17,000 deaths in the United States have been attributed to guns, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Continue reading
May 25 Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12 By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 7:15 Antisemitic attacks spread like ‘wildfire’ in the U.S. during Gaza conflict By William Brangham, Murrey Jacobson The cease-fire in Gaza is holding for now. But while the confrontation between Israel and Hamas was taking place, there were growing reports of antisemitic attacks and slurs in several American cities. William Brangham focuses on the disturbing questions this… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 6:22 In George Floyd’s death, Michael Brown Sr. sees history repeat itself By Yamiche Alcindor In 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Like George Floyd, his death led to weeks of protests and some violent clashes with law enforcement, and gave birth to the… Continue watching