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
Dec 15 Watch 10:01 Breaking the cycle of childhood trauma in rural Montana By Cat Wise, Leah Nagy Trauma experienced in childhood is often passed down from generation to generation. In rural Montana, scarce mental health resources and stigmas about seeking treatment are making the crisis worse. Special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Leah Nagy look at what’s… Continue watching
Dec 15 FBI won't 'sidestep' sexual misconduct claims, director says By Jim Mustian, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray is seeking to reassure agents that the bureau won't tolerate sexual misconduct in the workplace, promising more resources and full investigations into claims brought against FBI officials. Continue reading
Dec 15 U.S. vaccinations ramp up as 2nd COVID-19 shot nears By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of a second COVID-19 vaccine shot needed to boost the nation's largest vaccination campaign. Continue reading