Jul 07 Watch 4:08 More states are seeing ICUs reach capacity as coronavirus spreads By John Yang Coronavirus infections are on the rise in 42 states, with the national total passing the 3 million mark. In the hardest-hit areas, including parts of Florida, intensive care units are filled to the brim with patients, and communities are grappling… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:56 Why more renters are being evicted in the middle of the pandemic By William Brangham During this coronavirus pandemic, we hear repeatedly from public health officials to stay at home. But many Americans don’t have stable housing -- and now, a growing number of people are being forced out of where they live because they… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 10:29 What’s behind a recent surge in U.S. gun violence — and how to stop it This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to… Continue watching
Jul 07 Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of president By Larry Neumeister, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Mary Trump writes that the coronavirus pandemic, the possibility of an economic depression and deepening social divides have brought out the "worst effects" of Trump's "pathologies."… Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Rep. Ilhan Omar holds news conference on systemic racism By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar held a news conference on systemic racism alongside other state leaders as Minneapolis continues to be a flashpoint in the nation's reckoning on race. Continue reading
Jul 07 Personal protective gear for U.S. medical workers begins to run low again By Geoff Mulvihill, Camille Fasset, Associated Press The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: White House coronavirus response coordinator speaks about post-pandemic future By Associated Press White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx will speak July 7 about managing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic with members of the international community. Continue reading
Jul 07 The MacDowell Colony artist retreat renames itself MacDowell By Hillel Italie, Associated Press One of the country's oldest retreats for artists — The MacDowell Colony — will drop "Colony" from its name and call itself "MacDowell."… Continue reading
Jul 06 Pentagon draft policy would ban Confederate battle flag displays By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It comes as President Donald Trump earlier in the day criticized NASCAR's decision to ban the flag at its races and venues. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the draft. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 3:42 A muted Fourth of July as virus shatters infection records By William Brangham Fourth of July celebrations in many parts of the United States were muted this year, overshadowed by a virus spreading with alarming speed. The national death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 130,000, and hospitals in the South and West particularly… Continue watching