Jul 09 Watch 5:36 The Epstein case is not an outlier. Child sex trafficking is ‘pervasive’ in the U.S. New charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the U.S. What is the scope of this disturbing criminal underground, and how does it prey on marginalized children? Lisa Desjardins talks to… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 5:33 What has changed in states that have legalized marijuana — and what hasn’t Across the country, more state laws are aligning with voter attitudes about recreational use of marijuana. The wave of cannabis legalization has had a significant influence on individuals, communities and governments, and driven the development of a burgeoning commercial industry. Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 10:57 Jim Lehrer remembers ‘authentic’ underdog Ross Perot In the 1992 U.S. presidential election, Texas billionaire Ross Perot earned 19 percent of the popular vote, making him the most successful third-party candidate since Teddy Roosevelt in 1912. Perot died Tuesday at age 89 from leukemia. To remember him,… Continue watching
Jul 09 Judge blocks government lawyers from quitting census fight By Associated Press The Justice Department formally asked the judge on Monday to let them switch lawyers after an embarrassing episode last week when lawyers seemed to be giving up the legal fight as President Donald Trump vowed to keep trying to include… Continue reading
Jul 09 Most attackers made threats before striking, Secret Service report finds By Colleen Long, Associated Press One-third of the attackers who terrorized schools, houses of worship or businesses nationwide last year had a history of serious domestic violence, two-thirds had mental health issues, and nearly all had made threatening or concerning communications that worried others before… Continue reading
Jul 09 Will this latest Republican effort to undo Obamacare succeed? By Laura Santhanam Health policy experts outline why you should pay attention to a law that could dramatically alter the nation's health care system. Continue reading
Jul 09 Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon semifinal By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press "She's something our sport has never seen," Alison Riske said after Williams defeated her in the quarterfinals. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Trump meets with the leader of Qatar President Donald Trump says Qatar is investing heavily in the U.S., buying military equipment and commercial planes. Continue reading
Jul 09 GOP-led Virginia Legislature abruptly adjourns special session on guns By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Lawmakers were summoned to consider a package of eight gun-control measures put forward by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who called for "votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers" in response to the Virginia Beach massacre. Continue reading
Jul 09 Virginia lawmakers meet to debate new gun laws after mass shooting By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Gov. Ralph Northam ordered lawmakers back for a special session to consider a wide range of gun-control measures. Continue reading