Dec 26 Watch 15:54 Amid more revelations of Catholic Church abuse and cover-up, survivors galvanize This year saw more appalling revelations about the Catholic Church and the behavior of many priests, exposing just how long some dioceses knew of and concealed sexual abuse. Judy Woodruff has the story, followed by a frank conversation with two… Continue watching
Dec 26 A second migrant child died in U.S. custody this month. Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas Felipe Gómez Alonzo’s death again raises questions about whether officials failed to notice vital signs of distress from a migrant child in government custody. Continue reading
Dec 26 As polar bear attacks increase in warming Arctic, Inuits and scientists search for solutions By Gloria Dickie, Yale Environment 360 With sea ice reduced, polar bear attacks are rising. Concerned Inuit communities want to increase hunting quotas, but researchers are testing new technologies they hope will reduce these often deadly confrontations. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 5:47 Does the president have legal authority to fire the Fed chair? President Trump's recent criticism of Jay Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, has prompted questions about whether the president might try to fire Powell. But does he have the legal authority to do so? New York Times correspondent Binyamin Appelbaum… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 7:31 Kevin Spacey’s social media video ‘baffled’ fans. Is he planning a comeback? Actor Kevin Spacey faces charges of indecent assault and battery of a then 18-year-old boy in 2016. He hadn't spoken publicly in over a year, but Monday released a YouTube video in which he appears as Frank Underwood, his "House… Continue watching
Dec 25 Another Guatemalan child has died in immigration custody, officials say By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The boy showed "signs of potential illness" on Monday and was taken with his father to a hospital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. He was diagnosed with a cold and a fever, was given prescriptions and released Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 7:07 Why the Trump administration’s response to falling stocks left the markets more jittery U.S. stocks plunged again after markets finished their worst trading week since the 2008 financial crisis. The drop came after President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve on Twitter and Steve Mnuchin attempted to calm investors, instead causing more concern. Annie… Continue watching
Dec 24 Facebook suspends accounts over online tactics used in Alabama Senate race By Associated Press A statement from Facebook says the company "recently removed five accounts run by multiple individuals for engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook around the Alabama special election." Facebook says the investigation is ongoing. Continue reading
Dec 24 North Korea should pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $500M, judge rules By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judgment is largely a symbolic victory for now, since there is no mechanism to force North Korea to pay. Continue reading
Dec 24 Kevin Spacey will face charge of groping a Massachusetts teen By Mark Pratt, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Spacey is due in court Jan. 7 on the resort island of Nantucket to be arraigned on a charge of indecent assault and battery, Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said in a statement Monday. Spacey could get up… Continue reading