Jun 09 WATCH: House Transportation Committee hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers By Associated Press The House Transportation Committee held a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 8:22 'He's gonna change the world': George Floyd remembered in Houston George Floyd has been buried after a Houston funeral, amid vows that his death at the hands of a white police officer will not be in vain. On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans said they are drafting legislation to address racial… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 10:08 Why the U.S. military hasn't made more progress on overcoming racism George Floyd's death and ensuing mass protests over police treatment of black Americans have sparked new calls to improve race relations within the U.S. military, as well. On Tuesday, the U.S. Air Force made history by confirming the first African… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 10:00 Coverage of protests illuminates journalism's race problem George Floyd's death and the ensuing protests have reignited the American conversation on race. That includes inequities and discrimination in news reporting, where several recent incidents have highlighted the different experiences of black and white journalists. Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Jun 09 'Optics matter.' National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history By Candice Norwood In light of recent confrontations, many are questioning the wisdom of using trained military to monitor American civilians protesting on American soil. Continue reading
Jun 09 This chart can help you weigh coronavirus risks this summer By Courtney Vinopal As state and local governments reopen their economies from pandemic closures, public health experts say there are ways to get out of the house while limiting your chance of contracting and spreading the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jun 09 'The whole police system needs to be rebooted.' How some cities are starting to tackle reform By Daniel Bush In the weeks since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, city and state officials have joined activists in calling for a wholesale reimagining of law enforcement’s role in society, in particular the way policing is carried… Continue reading
Jun 09 Black Lives Matter sues over Seattle police tactics By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Officers have used tear gas, pepper spray and other less-lethal weapons against crowds that have demonstrated against racism and police brutality. Continue reading
Jun 09 FCC fines insurance telemarketers $225 million for a billion robocalls By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The Federal Communications Commission said two men in Texas, through their companies, made the calls that purported to sell products from major insurers but actually worked on behalf of other companies. Continue reading
Jun 09 'When this virus gets behind bars, it runs like wildfire,' experts warn By Saher Khan Prisons are incubators for the virus. Social distancing, frequent hand-washing and use of masks are preventative measures that are accessible to much of American society, but they’re rare luxuries for the incarcerated. Continue reading