Dec 16 Watch 6:07 Negro Leagues are elevated to major league status. What does it mean for baseball? From 1920 to 1948, Black baseball players barred from the Major Leagues could only play in what were called Negro Leagues. As a result many of their accomplishments have been forgotten. But on Wednesday, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League… Continue watching
Dec 16 How to help kids build resilience amid COVID-19 chaos By Laura Santhanam Here's what experts and research say makes the difference for kids when times get tough. Continue reading
Dec 16 MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league By Associated Press The league said it was "correcting a longtime oversight in the game's history" by elevating the Negro Leagues on the centennial of its founding. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Fed chair Jerome Powell discusses economy By Christopher Rugaber, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Federal Reserve said it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes "substantial" progress — a step intended to reassure financial markets and keep long-term borrowing rates low indefinitely. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Your questions on childhood trauma during the pandemic, answered By Laura Santhanam The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of millions of children and their families. How has this prolonged period of social distancing affected them? We discuss concerns about child abuse and neglect during this time, as well as toxic stress… Continue reading
Dec 16 Inmates facing big coronavirus risks are not near top of vaccine lists By Associated Press Prisons across the U.S. have been hit hard by COVID-19., and social distancing is virtually impossible behind bars. Continue reading
Dec 16 Minnesota juvenile sentenced to life in prison walks free after 18 years By Associated Press Earlier this year, The Associated Press and APM Reports uncovered new evidence and serious flaws in the police investigation, ultimately leading to the creation of an independent national legal panel to review the case. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 7:01 With vaccinations set to begin, ‘a huge moment’ for nursing homes Residents and staff in most long term-care facilities will start receiving vaccinations next week. More than 1 million Americans live in nursing homes and they've been especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Richard Feifer, chief medical officer… Continue watching
Dec 15 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: Six weeks after the election, McConnell recognizes Biden’s victory In our news wrap Tuesday, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell publicly recognizes Joe Biden as president-elect for the first time, Biden selects Pete Butttigieg for transportation secretary, Congress shows signs of progress on economic relief, Boko Haram claims responsibility for… Continue watching
Dec 15 Watch 8:12 In Hawaii, trying to revive tourism while keeping locals safe By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson Hawaii’s success in keeping COVID-19 in check is not just about its geography -- it's had some of the firmest restrictions, including a statewide mask mandate and, until recently, a 14-day quarantine rule for all arriving tourists. But those restrictions… Continue watching