Jul 27 Watch 4:49 Senate faces packed, complicated agenda as midterms loom By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura On Capitol Hill, time is starting to run short for Congress as the midterm elections loom. The House is on summer recess, but the Senate is in Washington trying to handle a packed, complicated agenda. That includes a first vote… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 6:24 Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 8:09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm voter enthusiasm By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including both parties gearing up for a combative and expensive battle for control of Congress with fewer… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 9:35 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our… Continue watching
Jul 27 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes By Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Scott Bauer, Associated Press The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Continue reading
Jul 27 ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year. This decision comes despite reports of human rights abuses. Continue reading
Jul 27 Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Prosecutors detailed the last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, showing her phone went silent after arriving at singer D4vd's home. Continue reading
Jul 27 76ers fans celebrate LeBron James' arrival in Philadelphia By Dan Gelston, Associated Press The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer. Continue reading
Jul 27 From a Kyiv bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains her shift on Russia's war in Ukraine By Illia Novikov, Volodymyr Yurchuk, Jill Colvin, Associated Press A close ally of President Trump, Loomer has reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine and is urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow’s propaganda, which she blames for duping large swaths of the American right. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trial begins for woman who claims postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her 3 children By Michael Casey, Associated Press A Massachusetts woman is on trial in a case where her lawyers argue that postpartum psychosis was the reason she killed her three children. Continue reading