Mar 09 Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with GOP By Alexandra Jaffe, Josh Boak, Associated Press The massive coronavirus relief plan making its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise the child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: Health officials, executives testify about frontline response to COVID-19 By News Desk As the U.S. approaches the anniversary of pandemic shutdowns across the country, health officials and executives will testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee on March 9 about the frontline response to COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 09 Jury selection resumes for trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state… Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Task force calls for extensive security changes in the U.S. Capitol By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Monday, a task force called for extensive changes in U.S. Capitol security including a quick-reaction force and a permanent, retractable fence. Also, President Biden ordered a review of how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults, demonstrations… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 2:52 ‘The Longest Year’ podcast explores what Americans have faced during the pandemic By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz We are now one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus has altered our lives in many ways. The NewsHour launched a new podcast series called, "America Interrupted: The Longest Year." Hosted by Amna Nawaz, she speaks to Americans… Continue watching
Mar 08 Mississippi’s capital city closer to resolving water service after winter storm By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press It's been three weeks since the majority of Jackson homes and businesses lost service during a winter storm that coated parts of the South in snow and ice. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan remembered at memorial service By News Desk and Associated Press Jordan died March 1 at the age of 85. He was a leading advocate for Black Americans and a mentor to those who came after him. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says By Associated Press Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. Continue reading
Mar 08 Jury selection begins for trial of Derek Chauvin, officer charged with killing George Floyd By Associated Press Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 8:19 In Arizona, a struggle over a sacred site of the Apache tribe By Benedict Moran In southern Arizona, the proposed site of a new mine is pitting the mining company, Resolution Cooper, against the San Carlos Apache people. The site sits above one of the largest untapped copper reserves in North America and is worth… Continue watching