Aug 20 Women rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial By Michael Casey, Associated Press Several of the 300 women who gathered Thursday outside the courthouse said Clancy’s story resonated with them and that they wanted to raise awareness about how the mental health system treats women. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Balance of Power — Redistricting, Courts, and the Right to Vote | 2026 Hutchins Forum Join Former Attorney General Eric Holder as he moderates the 2026 Hutchins forum, focused on voting rights and redistricting as we approach the midterm elections. Continue reading
Aug 20 Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children By Michael Casey, Associated Press The testimony of Paul Zeizel is the strongest evidence yet to support the defense contentions that Clancy should not be held legally responsible for murder because she has bipolar disorder and was in the grip of a rare mental illness. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 7:46 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 5:53 Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 5:56 What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president’s health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 10:03 Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 5:05 Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio By Deema Zein, Mary Fecteau The Twins Days Festival bills itself as the largest annual gathering of twins in the world. While the festival celebrates the unique bond between twins, it’s also a hub for scientists studying what makes them so alike – and so… Continue watching
Aug 19 FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed policy released Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission. Continue reading
Aug 19 Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press The judge in the case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed Wednesday, as the defendant seeks a new trial in a case that drew national attention. Continue reading