Jun 19 Watch Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant After the Civil War, the federal government’s pledge of 40 acres and a mule to the formerly enslaved has been known as a broken promise. But a new report reveals that not only did the government grant land to hundreds… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 7:55 Fauci on his fraught relationship with Trump and the attacks he has faced By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 9:39 The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde, Leila Jackson Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look… Continue watching
Jun 19 Family of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask that the company be fined $24.8 billion for 'deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history' By Associated Press Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking the government to impose a fine of nearly $25 billion on the company. Continue reading
Jun 19 Overdue credit card debt is the highest its been in more than a decade. Here's what to do if you're at risk By Cora Lewis, Associated Press Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in more than a decade, and people 35 and under are struggling more than other age groups to pay their bills. Continue reading
Jun 19 Kansas lawmakers plan to help state pay for new stadiums to attract Chiefs and Royals away from Missouri By John Hanna, Associated Press Kansas is making a serious run at becoming the new home for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. State legislators approved a plan Tuesday to lure the Chiefs and Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals away from Missouri. Continue reading
Jun 19 Louisiana to become first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom By Sara Cline, Associated Press Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Continue reading
Jun 19 Biden's expansive move toward citizenship brings joy to immigrant families, though some remain excluded By Valerie Gonzalez, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens but, inevitably, some were left out. Continue reading
Jun 19 Millions across U.S. under extreme weather advisories in early blast of heat and humidity By John Seewer, Patrick Orsagos, Michael Hill, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer has put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to sports camps as officials urge people to take precautions. Continue reading
Jun 19 Tropical Storm Alberto, first named storm of hurricane season, forms in southwestern Gulf of Mexico By Associated Press The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2024 hurricane season to be well above average, with between 17 and 25 named storms. Continue reading