Nov 24 Bruce Boynton, who inspired 1961 Freedom Rides, dies at 83 By Associated Press Bruce Carver Boynton, a civil rights pioneer who inspired the “Freedom Rides," has died at the age of 83. Boynton was arrested 60 years ago for entering the white part of a racially segregated bus station in Virginia and ultimately… Continue reading
Nov 24 Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, pleads guilty in criminal case By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Purdue Pharma says its guilty plea over its role in the opioid crisis is “an essential step to preserve billions of dollars” for the settlement it is pursuing in bankruptcy court. Continue reading
Nov 24 Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The gains extend a monthlong market rally driven by growing optimism that development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments will loosen the pandemic's stranglehold on the economy. Continue reading
Nov 24 Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in U.S. virus response By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press As governors and mayors grapple with an out-of-control pandemic, they are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings, which have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: AstraZeneca reports promising results on a COVID-19 vaccine In our news wrap Monday, Astra-Zeneca became the third major company to report promising results on a COVID-19 vaccine, the world’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen during the pandemic but not enough to reduce record levels and General Motors is… Continue watching
Nov 23 Watch 12:41 Fauci: Thanksgiving gatherings will put families at risk As hospitalization and death rates continue to rise due to COVID-19, millions of Americans across the country are preparing this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Judy Woodruff speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease doctor, to learn… Continue watching
Nov 23 Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species. Continue reading
Nov 23 Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite CDC warnings By Dee-Ann Durbin, David Koenig, Associated Press More than 3 million people were screened at U.S. airports on Friday and Saturday, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump receives White House Christmas tree By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The tree, an 18 and 1/2 foot tall Fraser fir, is from Dan and Bryan Trees in West Virginia and is destined for the White House's Blue Room. Continue reading
Nov 23 General Motors to recall 7 million vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags By Tom Krisher, Associated Press General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. Continue reading