Sep 09 Watch 6:38 Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health By William Brangham, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham discussed the case and reaction with… Continue watching
Sep 09 RFK Jr. wants all new vaccines tested against a placebo. Doctors say that isn’t good science By Ali Rogin Today, if there is a known vaccine treatment for a disease, the medical establishment considers it unethical to withhold that drug from trial participants, as would happen in a placebo group. Continue reading
Sep 09 U.S. high school students continue to lose ground in math and reading, as yearslong decline persists By Annie Ma, Associated Press While the pandemic had an outsize impact on student achievement, experts said falling scores are part of a longer arc in education that cannot be attributed solely to COVID-19, school closures and related issues such as heightened absenteeism. Continue reading
Sep 09 Michigan judge tosses case against 15 people accused of attempting to falsely certify Trump as 2020 winner By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press The 15 had been accused of submitting certificates that falsely said Trump won the election in Michigan, when in fact President Joe Biden carried the state. Continue reading
Sep 09 Presidents are taking longer to approve disaster aid, AP analysis finds. For some, the wait is agonizing By David A. Lieb, Sophie Bates, M.K. Wildeman, Associated Press, Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today, Illan Ireland, Mississippi Free Press Trump has approved more than two dozen major disaster declarations since taking office in January, ranging from a one-day turnaround after July's deadly flash flooding in Texas to a 67-day wait after a request for aid because of a Michigan… Continue reading
Sep 08 Attorney says detained Korean Hyundai workers had special skills for short-term jobs By Russ Bynum, Kate Brumback, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press An immigration attorney says many South Korean workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia were brought in for highly specialized work that Americans aren't trained to perform. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 6:36 As Florida moves to end vaccine mandates, pediatricians fear more states could follow By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom Health officials in Florida are moving to end many school vaccination mandates, and public health experts are worried about the impact on children and whether other states may follow. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician in… Continue watching
Sep 08 New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security is trumpeting the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago that's stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 5:11 Alcaraz and Sabalenka make history with U.S. Open victories By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to… Continue watching
Sep 08 Murdoch family reaches media empire succession deal that won’t change direction of Fox News By David Bauder, Associated Press Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of the 94-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death, ensuring no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives. Continue reading