Dec 27 AP: Father of boy who died in U.S. custody heard rumors they could cross border By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press After hearing the rumors, Agustin Gomez thought he should take advantage of "the opportunity" to fulfill his son's dreams. He grabbed a few changes of clothing, bought the boy new shoes and left with what money he had, the boy's… Continue reading
Dec 27 Court records detail Kevin Spacey's encounter with teenager in 2016 By Associated Press The case came to light in November 2017 when former Boston news anchor Heather Unruh announced that Spacey had groped her son. Continue reading
Dec 27 Iraqi lawmakers demand U.S. troops to withdraw after Trump visit By Philip Issa, Associated Press Iraqi lawmakers were smarting after the U.S. president left three hours after he arrived without meeting any officials, drawing unfavorable comparisons to the occupation of Iraq after the 2003 invasion. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 5:14 Why the unique medical needs of children aren't met at border detention centers After a second immigrant child died in U.S. custody, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that Coast Guard medical personnel would be deployed to screen people crossing the Mexico border. Yamiche Alcindor speaks with Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American… Continue watching
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