Dec 25 Judge delays execution of only woman on U.S. death row By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row, potentially setting up the Trump administration to schedule the execution after president-elect Joe Biden takes office. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 3:15 Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt far and wide across the country. But how has the pandemic impacted charitable giving and philanthropic donations throughout this year? And what are the challenges ahead for not-for-profits? Stacy Palmer, editor… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 16:24 How the pandemic has exposed America's deep divide 2020 has been a year unlike any within living memory, and one that exposed some of America's deepest divides. Judy Woodruff spoke with emergency medical physician Dr. Uche Blackstock, Eddie Glaude, of Princeton University, New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore,… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 4:31 During a tough year, viral video captures spontaneous moments of joy For many Americans, 2020 has been a long, difficult year. But this holiday season, one video is spreading joy and warming hearts for millions of its viewers. Stephanie Sy explains. Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 2:38 U.S. service members around the world sing 'Little Drummer Boy' Each year we've asked the Department of Defense to spread a little holiday cheer and record service members singing a Christmas song. This year, members from across the services performed "Little Drummer Boy.”… Continue watching
Dec 24 Report on Philadelphia police response to George Floyd protests finds flaws By Associated Press Several interactions between officers and protesters were recorded by witnesses and posted on social media, leading to criticism of the city and police. Continue reading
Dec 24 Ohio police chief urges officer who shot Black man be fired By Associated Press Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement Thursday that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of Andre Hill, 47, after an expedited investigation. Continue reading
Dec 24 America's jobless meet a bleak holiday season By Joseph Pisani, Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment. Continue reading
Dec 24 California reaches 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases By John Antczak, Don Thompson, Associated Press The grim milestone comes as a COVID-19 crisis that health officials say stems from Thanksgiving gatherings strains California’s medical system. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 5:49 News Wrap: Pfizer doubles the number of COVID vaccine doses in the U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, Pfizer agrees to give the U.S. an additional 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, President-Elect Biden introduces Miguel Cardona as his nominee for Secretary of Education, the FBI says Iran was behind efforts to… Continue watching