Nov 06 Watch 5:47 In Missouri, why relying on a public defender can mean you slip through the cracks A new podcast from the NewsHour examines the public defender system in the United States — and the enormous gaps and problems that undermine its effectiveness. Amna Nawaz and producer Frank Carlson reported from Missouri for this five-part series, and… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 7:30 Attorney Ben Crump on Trayvon Martin, racial hypocrisy and signs of progress Since 2012, the families of several unarmed young American black men shot to death by police in high-profile incidents have turned to civil rights attorney Ben Crump in pursuit of justice. Crump has now written a book arguing these killings… Continue watching
Nov 06 What just happened in Kentucky? By Matt Loffman, Magan Crane Kentucky’s gubernatorial race between Trump-backed incumbent Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear remains too close to call Wednesday, which in itself is remarkable. Continue reading
Nov 06 Judge strikes down new federal abortion rule By Associated Press The rule let clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral and religious beliefs. Continue reading
Nov 06 Election results: Voters weigh in on sanctuary cities and Airbnb rentals By Associated Press Across the country, ballot measures gave voters a chance to weigh in on a wide range of issues. Here are the highlights. Continue reading
Nov 06 U.S. work productivity falls for the first time in nearly 4 years By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Some economists point to technologies, such as smartphones and mobile software, that aren't that economically useful. Others say that innovations like search engines, which are free to users, aren't properly captured in government data. Continue reading
Nov 06 Paradise rebuilds, but is it safer a year after California wildfire? By Don Thompson, Associated Press About 3,000 people have come back, and nearly 200 grocery stores, restaurants and businesses have reopened in Paradise, California. Continue reading
Nov 06 Doctors use CRISPR gene editing against cancer for the 1st time in the U.S. By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer Doctors were able to take immune system cells from the patients' blood and alter them genetically to help them recognize and fight cancer, with minimal and manageable side effects. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday's election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Beshear claims victory in Kentucky but Bevin refuses to concede By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press With 100% of the precincts reporting, Steve Beshear had a lead of 5,333 votes out of more than 1.4 million counted, or a margin of less than 0.4 percentage points. Continue reading