Dec 27 Poll says Americans lack confidence in the primary election process, major political parties By Nicholas Riccardi, Linley Sanders, Associated Press With the Republican primaries around the corner, a new poll finds that party members aren't sure votes in the presidential nominating contest will be counted accurately. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 7:13 States suing Meta accuse company of manipulating its apps to make children addicted By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow Meta is the target of state lawsuits over allegations it has harmed the mental health of children and misled the public about safety. State attorneys general argue Facebook and Instagram deliberately manipulate their apps in ways that addict kids and… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:08 Teens reflect on how social media nearly ruined their friendship By Becky Wandel, Marie Cusick and Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs The addictive nature of social media doesn't just have parents, lawmakers and advocates worried. Last year, more than half of U.S. teens said it would be difficult to give up social media, including TikTok and YouTube. The latest episode of… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 7:09 How planning for long-term care is burdening middle-class Americans By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas Long-term care is already a huge problem in the United States, one that's growing as the baby boom population ages, and one with big financial costs. William Brangham explores the impact this is having on middle-class Americans and how they… Continue watching
Dec 26 New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line By Associated Press The tribes say longstanding mismanagement by federal land managers has resulted in desecration to sacred sites on the Caja del Rio. Continue reading
Dec 26 Baltimore Police training officers with an emphasis on emotional regulation, empathy By Lea Skene, Associated Press As law enforcement agencies across the country pursue reform measures, the Baltimore Police Department is requiring its members to complete a program on emotional regulation that teaches them the basics of brain science by examining the relationship between thoughts, feelings… Continue reading
Dec 26 Biden orders retaliatory strike on Iranian-aligned group after U.S. troops injured in drone attack in Iraq By Aamer Madhani, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeke Miller, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three United States servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops… Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 7:05 Maine’s deaf community unites to heal in wake of Lewiston shooting By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings It has been two months since a gunman opened fire on a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others. One community was especially hit hard by the attack. The shooting is believed… Continue watching
Dec 25 Caravan of migrants in southern Mexico marks Christmas Day by trudging onward under hot sun By Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press This year's caravan started moving a few days before U.S. officials are to meet with their Mexican counterparts to explore ways of stemming the number of migrants showing up at the U.S. southwest border. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: Hundreds killed in Gaza over weekend of airstrikes, heavy combat In our news wrap Sunday, Gaza saw some of the most intense and bloodiest fighting of the war this weekend, the streets of Bethlehem stood empty of crowds and festivities on Christmas Eve as celebrations were canceled amid the Israel-Hamas… Continue watching