Jul 30 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Russian drone and missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine In our news wrap Thursday, an overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed at least 10 people in Ukraine, the Georgia father whose teenage son killed four people in a 2024 school shooting was sentenced to 15 years in… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 5:55 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche’s nomination unless the DOJ kills a… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:22 Missouri couple murdered in Guatemala after husband was deported By Lisa Desjardins, Karina Cuevas A Missouri couple who had illegally immigrated to the United States was killed in Guatemala after the husband was deported and the wife self-deported. Now two communities in two countries are reeling and searching for answers. Lisa Desjardins discussed more… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:21 Group urges Congress to adopt proportional representation to end redistricting battles By Amna Nawaz, Leila Jackson As high-profile battles over redistricting have become a fixture in political headlines, a group of scholars is sounding the alarm on the consequences of gerrymandering. In an open letter to Congress, they are urging lawmakers to consider proportional representation. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 4:48 How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted… Continue watching
Jul 30 Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream By Matt Brown, Associated Press Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans' economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading
Jul 30 School supplies really do cost more this year. Here's how much, from lunchboxes to pencils By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Just about every back-to-school item that families will load into their literal or virtual carts this summer has gone up in price at a time when American families already feel crushed by rising costs. Continue reading
Jul 30 Why lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump announces effort to train veterans as truckers amid immigrant driver crackdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. Continue reading
Jul 30 First responders testify about what they found after Lindsay Clancy killed her children By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham, Associated Press The testimony came a day after jurors listened to the anguished 911 call made by Clancy's then-husband. Continue reading