Apr 10 Watch 6:06 Minneapolis Fed president on inflation uptick and when to cut interest rates By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow Inflation came in higher than expected last month, raising concerns once again about its persistence. Some experts also worry that it could delay or prevent a series of interest rate cuts expected from the Federal Reserve later this year. Geoff… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:04 News Wrap: Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh In our news wrap Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, President Biden called Prime Minister Netanyahu's approach to the Gaza war a "mistake," the European Parliament approved a major overhaul of migration laws after… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:51 What new EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ mean for U.S. drinking water By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It's a moment public health advocates have long called for as PFAS have been linked to certain cancers… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 11:47 Division in Oregon highlights growing political rift between rural and urban areas By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman The divide between rural and urban areas in the United States has been growing in recent decades with grievances and political consequences on both sides. Judy Woodruff traveled across Oregon to learn more about that rift for her series, America… Continue watching
Apr 10 Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The state is allocating $900,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations that participate in certain federal programs designed to serve summer meals and snacks in counties where at least 50 percent of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 3:44 Women who inspired ‘Rosie the Riveter’ honored for service during WWII By John Yang, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura, Alexa Gold, Ian Couzens Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. John Yang has their story. Continue watching
Apr 10 At least 3 shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event, police say By Claudia Lauer, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press At least two people were shot Wednesday at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Apr 10 Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown By Claire Rush, Mead Gruver, Associated Press Oregon lottery officials say the winner of the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history won't be announced for at least a couple more weeks while the win is verified and arrangements for the massive payment are made. Continue reading
Apr 10 Through gardens, these Native communities are cultivating a solution to climate change By Adam Kemp How a small home garden can preserve traditional food-growing practices. Continue reading
Apr 10 Arizona’s Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban enacted in 1864. Here’s what you should know By Jacques Billeaud, Morgan Lee, Associated Press The law predating Arizona's statehood provides no exceptions for rape or incest and allows abortions only if the mother's life is in jeopardy. Continue reading