May 12 Watch 6:45 ‘We’re angry and we’re hurting.’ Why communities of color suffer more from COVID-19 By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe In U.S. cases of COVID-19 where race was identified, nearly 30 percent of patients were black -- even though African Americans make up only about 13 percent of the general population. The share of cases among Latinos is also disproportionately… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:42 Coronavirus pandemic threatens Flint, Michigan, with 2nd major health crisis One of the easiest ways to reduce the spread of coronavirus is handwashing. But in some places, such as Flint, Michigan, that simple task can be difficult to accomplish. Some residents of the largely poor city lack clean running water… Continue watching
May 12 U.S. government sees record monthly deficit of $737.9 billion By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The sea of red ink is being created by a drop in revenue and a massive increase in spending to fund efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 Why prospect of deflation could pose a threat to U.S. economy By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in U.S. consumer prices since the 2008 financial crisis — a 0.8% drop that was driven by a plunge in gasoline prices. Continue reading
May 12 Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S. By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press The story of how one brand of counterfeits has infiltrated America’s supply chains illustrates how the lack of coordination amid massive shortages has plunged the country’s medical system into chaos. Continue reading
May 12 Michigan woman at center of transgender rights case dies By Associated Press Aimee Stephens, a Detroit-area transgender woman who was fired by a funeral home after she said she wanted to be recognized as female, has died. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Sen. Murphy blasts ‘criminally vague’ guidance from administration on reopening states By Associated Press Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., blasted the Trump administration for “criminally vague” guidance on how states can safely reopen their economies. Continue reading
May 12 LISTEN: Supreme Court divided over Trump tax, bank records The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to reject President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from criminal investigation while in office. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee examines liability during pandemic By Justin Stabley The Senate Judiciary Committee will examine liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 Indianapolis police to get body cameras in wake of killings By Rick Callahan, Associated Press Indianapolis' mayor and police chief say city officers will be equipped with body cameras starting this summer in an effort that was already underway before police fatally shot two black men last week sparking a series of protests. Continue reading