Mar 12 Former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns found dead By Associated Press Police in Charleston said detectives were waiting for a formal determination of the cause of death and “any additional findings that might shed further light on the circumstances surrounding” the end of Barnett's life. Continue reading
Mar 12 NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs By Mark Long, Associated Press The NAACP sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker as well as current and prospective student-athletes. It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Barrett discuss political polarization and civics education By News Desk On March 12, Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett addressed the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Trump moves to delay hush money trial ahead of 2024 election In our news wrap Monday, former President Donald Trump is moving to delay another criminal trial involving hush money payments to an adult film actress and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins with no end in sight to the… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 7:13 As global migration surges, trafficking has become a multi-billion dollar business By Christine Romo, Sam Weber, Sam Lane Amid a global migration surge, the trafficking industry has become a multi-billion dollar business. Mexican officials estimate as many as 6,000 people cross into Mexico every day from diverse places like Russia and Venezuela. Amna Nawaz heads south to Chiapas,… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 7:01 Texas farmers and ranchers see long road of recovery ahead after devastating wildfires By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris The Smokehouse Creek wildfire has burned more than a million acres in Texas since it began on February 26. As firefighters continue to battle the blazes, Stephanie Sy has a look at the long road of recovery ahead for farmers… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 7:33 How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 7:12 29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world last week, capturing worldwide attention through her Instagram posts chronicling the journey. The 29-year-old joins a group of fewer than 200 people who have made the… Continue watching
Mar 11 Under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ settlement, Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The settlement, reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys, clarifies what is allowed in Florida classrooms following passage two years ago of the law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Continue reading
Mar 11 GOP state lawmakers refuse to revisit abortion bans, but some say they’ll offer more clarity on rules By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The Republican-controlled South Dakota Legislature wants to create a video in which medical experts — and the state's attorneys — would explain to doctors and patients when abortions can be legally performed. Continue reading