Aug 03 Watch 5:34 Why James Baldwin’s work is attracting renewed attention in 2020 Sunday marked what would have been literary icon James Baldwin’s 96th birthday, in a year when the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests across the world has renewed interest in his work. A new book, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America… Continue watching
Aug 03 Air pollution down in the U.S. but still hurts marginalized communities most By Jonathan Colmer, Jay Shimshack, The Conversation A new study shows that while fine particle air pollution has declined nationwide over the past 40 years, the health and environmental benefits haven't been shared evenly. Continue reading
Aug 03 House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The House Oversight Committee has invited the new postmaster general to appear at a hearing next month to examine operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service that are causing delays in mail deliveries. Continue reading
Aug 03 Prosecutor seeking Trump’s tax returns cites probe of his business By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."… Continue reading
Aug 03 Trump fires Tennessee Valley Authority chair, cites hiring of foreign workers By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump has fired the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, criticizing the federal-owned corporation for hiring foreign workers. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: 2020 Hutchins Forum ‘America’s racial reckoning: The pandemic(s) and the election’ By Yasmeen Alamiri Join PBS NewsHour’s special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Henry Louis Gates Jr. (PBS’ “Finding Your Roots”) as they host and moderate the 2020 Hutchins Forum "America's racial reckoning: The pandemic(s) and the election."… Continue reading
Aug 03 Nuclear bailout tied to bribery scandal was years in making By John Seewer, Associated Press Ohio lawmakers are facing calls to repeal a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout that’s now entangled in a state bribery scandal. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Florida gov. says he’s encouraged by virus trends By Associated Press Florida reported 73 additional deaths from the virus on Monday as the number of new cases increased by almost 4,800 people, health officials reported. Continue reading
Aug 03 Nevada lawmakers pass bill allowing automatic mail ballots, Trump slams move By Sam Metz, Associated Press Nevada's Legislature has passed a bill that would add the state to a growing list of U.S. states that will mail all active voters ballots for the November 2020 election amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 03 U.S. manufacturing shows further improvement in July By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press U.S. manufacturing showed further improvement in July with a key gauge of activity rising for a second straight month. Continue reading