May 04 Watch 6:18 What Breonna Taylor's name and image is teaching America about Black lives By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport A year and a half after the police killing of Breonna Taylor during a raid of her home, no one has been charged in her death. Now her life, death, and the larger questions they raise about policing, and the… Continue watching
May 04 Hyundai recalls over 390,000 vehicles for possible engine fires By Associated Press Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. Continue reading
May 04 U.S. trade deficit hit record $74.4 billion in March By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: AG Merrick Garland testifies before House on budget request By News Desk and Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify before the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday on President Biden's Department of Justice budget request for the next fiscal year. Continue reading
May 04 Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 3 across South By Rogelio V. Solis, Associated Press Much of the South is at risk of more severe weather Tuesday, forecasters said, after tornadoes struck parts of the region Sunday night and Monday, causing heavy damage in some parts of Mississippi and flipping trucks in Texas. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 4:53 News Wrap: Mississippi begins clean up after tornadoes leave major damage In our news wrap Monday, people across Mississippi spent the day cleaning up after multiple tornadoes struck on Sunday. The daily average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is below 50,000 for the first time since October. President Biden… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 6:52 Do I need to replace my AC or fridge? Understanding the new EPA rule on Hydrofluorocarbons By John Yang, Diane Lincoln Estes The EPA on Monday announced a new rule that targets a greenhouse gas that's common but probably not too familiar to many Americans: Hydrofluorocarbons. These gases are widely used in home and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. John… Continue watching
May 03 New solar power plant for California desert gains federal approval By Associated Press The Crimson Solar Project includes a 350-megawatt energy storage system and could supply enough power for 87,500 homes. The approval comes amid President Joe Biden's plans to fight climate change. Continue reading
May 03 As more states legalize marijuana, people with drug convictions want their records cleared By Courtney Vinopal Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have now legalized recreational marijuana. For people with lingering drug convictions, this has raised new questions about what this legislation means for their criminal records. Continue reading
May 03 Groups say gunshot detection systems unreliable, seek review By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press The gunshot detection system that set in motion the recent fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Chicago routinely reports gunshots where there are none, sending officers into predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods for “unnecessary and hostile” encounters, community… Continue reading