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
Aug 01 Like her players, outgoing U.S. women's soccer coach has faced unequal pay By Gretchen Frazee Jill Ellis has been paid substantially less than her male counterparts, shining a light on the inequality coaches of women's sports routinely experience. Continue reading
Aug 01 'Why did you leave me?' In new testimonies, migrants describe the 'torment' of child separation By Amna Nawaz, Gretchen Frazee, Rebecca Oh After nearly two and a half weeks, one father was able to speak with his 6-year-old daughter. When she got on the phone, she began to cry and asked her dad, “Why did you leave me?”… Continue reading
Aug 01 Gun safety groups to host presidential forum By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Two prominent gun safety organizations said Thursday that they will host a forum for Democratic presidential candidates in Las Vegas on Oct. 2, the day after the city marks the second anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. Continue reading
Aug 01 Alleged Capital One hacker barely bothered to hide By Gene Johnson, Frank Bajak, Associated Press The 33-year-old former Amazon software engineer accused of hacking Capital One made little attempt to hide her attack. In fact, she effectively publicized it. Continue reading