Aug 02 Puerto Rico governor resigns as promised, names Pedro Pierluisi as successor By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Friday that he was resigning as promised and swearing in veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi as his replacement, a move certain to throw the U.S. territory into a period of political chaos that will be… Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 7:52 In Ohio, do Republican voters care about Trump’s remarks on race? By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump prompted more controversy this week by insulting a lawmaker of color, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and his Maryland district. Trump called Baltimore “filthy” and “infested,” terms he has used before to refer to urban areas with majority black populations. Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch 3:24 A Kentucky organization that makes perfect birthday cakes for kids with imperfect lives By Brandon Turner and Chelsea Gorham, KET Sweet Blessings, based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes every child should feel special on his or her birthday. The organization bakes and decorates extraordinary birthday cakes for children who might need a treat made with love, just for them. Chelsea Gorham… Continue watching
Aug 02 North Carolina governor moves to block conversion therapy funds By Jonathan Drew, Associated Press North Carolina's state health department is barred from allowing public funds to pay for conversion therapy for minors, a controversial practice aimed at changing young LGBT people's sexual orientations, under an order signed Friday by Gov. Roy Cooper. Continue reading
Aug 02 Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello has no clear successor hours before he steps down By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The potential next governor of Puerto Rico, former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi, defended himself Friday against questions about conflicts of interest as he tries to win legislative support. Continue reading
Aug 02 Trump signs bipartisan budget deal By Associated Press The measure permits the government to resume borrowing to pay all its bills and would set an overall $1.37 trillion limit on agency budgets approved by Congress annually. Continue reading
Aug 02 Judge recommends NYPD officer accused in Eric Garner’s death be fired By Associated Press An administrative judge has recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 4:48 Newly naturalized Americans reflect on citizenship in a fraught political era By Kate Grumke President Trump’s language about immigration and lawmakers of color has sparked a national conversation about racism and xenophobia. But every year, hundreds of thousands make their way to the U.S. and begin the rigorous process of becoming citizens. We talk… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 7:14 For Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings, Chicago’s violence strikes close to home Every day, guns are used to kill roughly 100 Americans and injure hundreds more. Chicago has been a particular locus of gun violence; this past weekend, 48 people were shot there -- eight fatally. Among the dead were two young… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 10:28 Can reparations help right the wrongs of slavery? By Paul Solman The first African slaves arrived in North America 400 years ago this month, landing at Jamestown in what's now Virginia. Recently, the idea of paying reparations for the atrocity of slavery has been earning new attention, even making its way… Continue watching