Apr 09 WATCH LIVE: COVID-19 Task Force gives update as variants drive fear of a fourth surge of cases By Laura Santhanam Public health officials say a fourth surge of cases could be a devastating blow to the country as states have relaxed restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 10 By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press The chief medical examiner who ruled George Floyd’s death a homicide testified Friday that the way police held him down and compressed his neck “was just more than Mr. Floyd could take,” given the condition of his heart. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 6:53 Breaking down Biden’s plan to curb ‘blemish’ of gun violence in America President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled executive actions to curb gun violence, which he described as an "epidemic" and an "international embarrassment." Nearly 20,000 people died of gun violence last year, and another 24,000 died by suicide. Adam Winkler of… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 7:03 News Wrap: Number of minors at southern border hits all-time high amid claims of abuse In our news wrap Thursday, the number of children arriving at the southern border hit an all-time high last month as authorities apprehended nearly 19,000 minors in March. In another mass shooting, a man in South Carolina killed five people… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 2:33 Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not drugs, medical expert testifies By Fred de Sam Lazaro Prosecutors began the ninth day of the Derek Chauvin trial with testimony from pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin. After showing prepared illustrations and photos of the events, Tobin concluded that Chauvin’s knee on George Floyd’s neck caused narrowing of the hypopharynx… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:50 Pastor reveals the reasons behind COVID vaccine hesitancy in the evangelical community By John Yang, Saher Khan As of Thursday, more than 64 million Americans are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and many others are eagerly waiting for their shots. But among white evangelical Americans, interest in the vaccine isn't as widespread. John Yang speaks with one… Continue watching
Apr 08 Interior secretary steps into Utah public lands dispute By Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press Haaland is visiting Utah as she prepares to submit a review on national monuments in the state. Residents there have both staunchly supported establishing and increasing the size of national monuments, and fiercely rallied against them. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 7:07 Frontline casualties: The health care workers that lost their lives saving COVID patients By William Brangham, Claire Mufson While a lot has been reported on the struggles of health workers during the pandemic, there's been far less news on the deaths of doctors, nurses and other support staff. A major reporting project has been gathering this crucial information… Continue watching
Apr 08 Police say multiple people hurt in shooting in Bryan, Texas By Associated Press Police say one person was killed and five people were wounded in the wake of a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, and a state trooper was later shot during a manhunt that resulted in a male suspect… Continue reading
Apr 08 Countries worldwide hit new records for COVID cases, deaths By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Brazil this week became just the third country, after the U.S. and Peru, to report a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths that exceeded 4,000. Continue reading