Oct 01 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 837,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer. Continue reading
Sep 30 California to study reparations for Black Americans By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law on Wednesday. It sets up a nine-member task force to come up with a plan for how the state could give reparations to Black Americans. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 12:02 What Trump’s response to white supremacist groups means In the past, President Trump has failed to denounce far-right extremist and racist groups and sentiments when prompted. He did so again during Tuesday night’s first presidential debate, telling members of the white supremacist Proud Boys group to “stand by.”… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Head of FAA takes test flight on Boeing’s 737 Max In our news wrap Wednesday, Boeing’s 737 Max jetliner is a step closer to returning to the air after two deadly crashes that killed nearly 350 people. Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, took a two-hour evaluation flight… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 5:19 Unrelenting fires continue to ravage Northern California By Stephanie Sy Wildfires are again devastating Northern California’s wine country, with dozens of homes and thousands of acres burning this week alone. More than 8,000 wildfires have raged across the state this season, destroying over 7,000 buildings and nearly 5,800 square miles. Continue watching
Sep 30 WHO announces nearly $1 billion to fight COVID-19 By Associated Press The World Health Organization announced nearly $1 billion in new pledges on Wednesday for the effort to battle the coronavirus pandemic and make sure that poor countries get treatments and vaccines against COVID-19. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 5:54 Philadelphia DA explores new role for arts in the criminal justice system By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane, Lena I. Jackson Mixing art with criminal justice has become increasingly common in the U.S. The work often tackles complex subjects of redemption and reform. Jeffrey Brown traveled to Philadelphia to explore a program that brought art to an unexpected part of the… Continue watching
Sep 30 Pelosi and Mnuchin have ‘extensive’ talks on COVID-19 relief By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press At issue is a long-delayed package that would extend another round of $1,200 direct stimulus payments, restore bonus pandemic jobless benefits, speed aid to schools and extend assistance to airlines, restaurants and other struggling businesses. Continue reading
Sep 30 Portland asks U.S. to rescind deputization of city police By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The mayor of Portland has asked the U.S. attorney's office to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon's largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city. Continue reading
Sep 30 Judge approves $800 million Las Vegas shooting settlement By Ken Ritter, Associated Press A judge in Nevada has approved a total of $800 million in payouts from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas Strip shooting that was the deadliest in… Continue reading