Apr 28 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears oral arguments over free speech rights for students By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A wary Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed whether public schools can discipline students for things they say off campus, worrying about overly restricting speech on the one hand and leaving educators powerless to deal with bullying on the other. Continue reading
Apr 27 Arizona governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues By Bob Christie, Associated Press The measure he approved Tuesday has a host of other provisions championed by anti-abortion groups, including a requirement that fetal remains be buried or cremated and conferring civil rights on a fetus. Continue reading
Apr 27 U.S. agency seeks to speed up Native American land decisions By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued an order Tuesday that allows regional officials within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to approve the transfer of off-reservation land into trust for tribes. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 5:05 News Wrap: Biden promises India help to combat COVID, including sharing vaccines In our news wrap Tuesday, President Joe Biden promised India help, including supplying vaccines. The Biden administration also laid out new initiatives on immigration as numbers crossing the southern border hit records, and raised the federal minimum wage to $15… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 6:39 How misinformation is used to amplify and solidify ideology By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori There are many myths and much disinformation circulating online, including those related to the pandemic. Fox News host Tucker Carlson made headlines on Monday for his anti-mask stance that included false claims. To explain how and why similar falsehoods spread,… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 6:38 Toxic waste dump site more than twice the size of Manhattan discovered in Pacific Ocean By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson A massive underwater toxic waste site has long been suspected off the Southern California shore, since industrial companies used the ocean as a dumping ground until 1972. Now marine scientists have identified over 25,000 barrels they believe contain the toxic… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 6:47 Cicada season: What to expect from the coming brood that’s been underground for 17 years By John Yang, Diane Lincoln Estes The bugs are coming - billions of them. The periodical cicada emergence is just days away in many states. While their emergence occurs every 17 years and is no reason for fear, experts worry climate change is spurring them to… Continue watching
Apr 27 Burning Man cancels 2021 festival in northern Nevada desert By Scott Sonner, Associated Press The San Francisco-based group posted a video on its website that said there are too many uncertainties to resolve in time to hold the event as scheduled Aug. 26 to Sept. 3 in the Black Rock Desert 100 miles north… Continue reading
Apr 27 Deputies shot Andrew Brown Jr. 5 times, independent autopsy report shows By Ben Finley, Jonathan Drew, Associated Press North Carolina deputies shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr., who is Black. The five shots included the back of the head, according to an independent autopsy report. Continue reading
Apr 27 No major backlash for states passing anti-transgender laws By David Crary, Associated Press Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment. There has been little in the way of tangible repercussions for those states. Continue reading