Aug 21 After imam shooting, a Bangladeshi community re-evaluates its relationship with police By Omar Etman After an imam shooting in Ozone Park, some residents believe the need for more robust policing is greater than ever, while others feel it is time for a change. Continue reading
Aug 21 In North Carolina, audience shrinking for Trump's message By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Hillary Clinton "owes the state of North Carolina a very big apology," Donald Trump thundered during a rally in North Carolina. Continue reading
Aug 21 Trump says GOP must improve its outreach to black voters By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump says the party of Lincoln must improve its efforts to bring black voters back to the fold and that he wants an inclusive GOP. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch Why so many gay and bisexual men can't donate blood in the U.S. By PBS News Hour The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking for new scientific research as it reevaluates a controversial policy banning men from donating blood if they admit to having had sex with another man in the past year. Gay rights advocates… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch Justice Department will not renew contracts with private prisons By PBS News Hour Twelve percent of inmates serving sentences for federal crimes in the U.S. are located in private prisons. This week, the Justice Department announced it would phase out its contracts with those prisons, following findings that they are less safe and… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch Aetna announces it will leave exchanges in 11 states By PBS News Hour Since the Affordable Care Act took effect three years ago, more than 20 million more Americans have obtained health coverage. But this week, Aetna -- one of the nation's largest private insurers -- decided to drop out of Affordable Care… Continue watching
Aug 20 Why a 1995 speech proved formative for Clinton By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's 1995 speech at the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women stands out as a moment she began to truly forge an identity as a public figure on the world stage apart from her husband. Continue reading
Aug 20 Trump meets National Hispanic Advisory Council in New York By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump met with his newly-minted Hispanic advisory board in New York Saturday, sitting down with elected officials, business leaders and faith leaders, along with his new campaign team. Continue reading
Aug 20 Meet some of the Chinese Americans voting for Trump By Andi Wang Donald Trump’s unapologetic style, along with his stances on key issues, have won him the support of some Chinese Americans. Continue reading
Aug 20 Tens of thousands in Louisiana seek FEMA aid following devastating floods By Michael D. Regan Residents in Louisiana are beginning to return to their homes after torrential rains caused devastating flooding across the state. More than 80,000 people have applied for aid through FEMA and 4,000 people who lost their homes remain in shelters. Continue reading