Feb 24 Watch 2:46 During Black History Month, students reflect on their modern-day heroes By Becky Wandel Black History Month expands students’ understanding of the Black experience in American history. But one teacher in Akron, Ohio wanted her students to see that Black history isn’t something that happened in the past, it happens every single day through… Continue watching
Feb 24 PG&E wildfire victims sue former management for neglect By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press A trust representing more than 80,000 victims of deadly wildfires ignited by Pacific Gas and Electric’s rickety electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of the utility’s former executives and board members. Continue reading
Feb 24 Former aide details sexual harassment accusations against New York Gov. Cuomo By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting. Continue reading
Feb 24 Federal grand jury to hear evidence in death of George Floyd By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury considering charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is already facing state murder charges in the death of George Floyd. Continue reading
Feb 24 U.S. tries to expedite release of migrant children amid surge By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press With its long-term facilities for immigrant children nearly full, the Biden administration is working to expedite the release of children to their relatives in the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 24 Not waiting for Washington, states pass their own pandemic aid packages By Brian Witte, Associated Press States are not willing to wait for more federal help and have been moving ahead with their own coronavirus relief packages. Continue reading
Feb 24 Judge indefinitely bans enforcement of Biden’s 100-day deportation pause By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Biden proposed the 100-day pause on deportations during his campaign as part of a larger review of immigration enforcement and an attempt to reverse the priorities of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: Biden to order a review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods By Associated Press President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 8:13 Law enforcement officials testify on security failures during siege at U.S. Capitol By Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor The men who were in charge of security during the U.S. Capitol assault told their stories in public on Tuesday for the first time. Their testimony at a Senate hearing was a tale of bad communications, bad intelligence and blame-laying. Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Biden holds first bilateral meeting as president with Canada’s Trudeau In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden held the first bilateral meeting of his administration with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Biden's pick for U.N. ambassador was confirmed by the Senate, former Sen. David Perdue will not run for his… Continue watching