Oct 15 Time's Up study says many who report harassment face retaliation By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Three years into the #MeToo movement, there may be more awareness around workplace sexual harassment. But a new report finds that almost three-quarters of people reporting such harassment suffer from retaliation if they complain. Continue reading
Oct 15 Chicago officer sues former chief for sexual harassment By Don Babwin, Associated Press The lawsuit filed Wednesday by Cynthia Donald alleges that Johnson sexually harassed her during a three-year period, pressured her and forced her to engage in sexual acts and texted nude photographs of himself to her. Continue reading
Oct 15 YouTube follows Twitter and Facebook with QAnon crackdown By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The Google-owned video platform said Thursday it will now prohibit material targeting a person or group with conspiracy theories that have been used to justify violence. Continue reading
Oct 15 On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality By Kat Stafford, Associated Press In a year marked by a nationwide reckoning over systemic racism, the #MeToo movement is now jointly led by two Black women keenly aware of the inequality that has long existed in America. Continue reading
Oct 15 Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they're voting in record numbers By Laura Santhanam Amid concerns about the pandemic, safely voting and making sure all votes are counted, former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a double-digit lead among likely voters over President Donald Trump, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Oct 15 Another suspect charged in alleged Michigan kidnap plot By Associated Press Seven men purportedly linked to a paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court last week with providing material support for terrorist acts. Continue reading
Oct 14 Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes By Iris Samuels, Associated Press The lawsuit filed against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service on Sept. 9 argued changes implemented in June harmed access to mail services in Montana. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 3:10 News Wrap: Fighting escalates between Armenia, Azerbaijan In our news wrap Wednesday, Russia reiterated appeals to Armenia and Azerbaijan to stop fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh. Instead, fighting escalated in the disputed territory, with each side accusing the other of breaking a ceasefire. Moscow is attempting to broker an… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 8:05 What election officials think about paper ballots and voting machines By Miles O'Brien During this election, early and absentee voting are expected to reach record levels, with mail-in ballots drawing significant attention as a result. President Trump has repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that voting by mail is not safe or reliable -- but… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 5:49 Why herd immunity is 'dangerous' as a COVID-19 strategy Across the globe, governments and health officials are grappling with how to contain COVID-19 while keeping society open. One idea that has been raised is seeking widespread immunity by allowing a larger and healthier segment of the population to become… Continue watching