Dec 04 Watch 9:24 Supreme Court hears arguments in most significant trans rights case to reach bench By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan The Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark case on transgender rights. The justices are weighing whether a Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for minors violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. The decision will have major implications for… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 5:38 News Wrap: United Healthcare CEO killed in brazen and targeted attack, New York police say In our news wrap Wednesday, New York City police called the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson a brazen and targeted attack, opposition parties moved to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol a day after he ordered a… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 7:21 Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president on latest efforts to tame inflation By Geoff Bennett The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later this month as officials weigh inflation and the broader economy. Inflation has been running above the Fed’s targeted rate and other economic indicators have remained strong, leaving some worried progress on reining… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 4:17 The bald eagle was never officially named the national bird. That could soon change By John Yang Despite centuries on the national seal and widespread assumption, the bald eagle has never officially been designated as the national bird. John Yang reports on the effort to change that and why it matters. Continue watching
Dec 04 In St. Louis, a new reparations report details how the city can act on racial injustice By Gabrielle Hays Through a year and a half of work and nearly 30 listening sessions, the commission, established by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones in late 2022, documents the injustice that’s plagued African Americans in the city for decades. Continue reading
Dec 04 Fed’s independence from politics is vital to interest rate decisions, Powell says By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or a specific outcome. Continue reading
Dec 04 UnitedHealthcare’s CEO kept a low public profile before he was killed in New York attack By Associated Press Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the US but he was largely unknown to the millions his decisions affected. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Airline executives face Senate hearing over seat choice and baggage fees By David Koenig, Associated Press A U.S. Senate subcommittee is taking aim at airlines and their growing use of fees for things like early boarding and better seats. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in ‘brazen, targeted attack,’ New York City police say By Jake Offenhartz, Karen Matthews, Associated Press The 50-year-old Thompson was set to speak at an investor meeting when he was gunned down around 6:45 a.m. outside the New York Hilton Midtown by a shooter who fled on foot and then a bicycle, according to the New… Continue reading
Dec 03 Native American students missed school at higher rates for years. It got worse during the pandemic By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Sharon Lurye, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendance. But attendance has been worse for Native American and Alaska Native students. Continue reading