Apr 10 Watch 6:51 What new EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' mean for U.S. drinking water By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It's a moment public health advocates have long called for as PFAS have been linked to certain cancers… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 11:47 Division in Oregon highlights growing political rift between rural and urban areas By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman The divide between rural and urban areas in the United States has been growing in recent decades with grievances and political consequences on both sides. Judy Woodruff traveled across Oregon to learn more about that rift for her series, America… Continue watching
Apr 10 Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The state is allocating $900,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations that participate in certain federal programs designed to serve summer meals and snacks in counties where at least 50 percent of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 3:44 Women who inspired 'Rosie the Riveter' honored for service during WWII By John Yang, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura, Alexa Gold, Ian Couzens Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. John Yang has their story. Continue watching
Apr 10 At least 3 shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event, police say By Claudia Lauer, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press At least two people were shot Wednesday at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Apr 10 Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown By Claire Rush, Mead Gruver, Associated Press Oregon lottery officials say the winner of the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history won't be announced for at least a couple more weeks while the win is verified and arrangements for the massive payment are made. Continue reading
Apr 10 Through gardens, these Native communities are cultivating a solution to climate change By Adam Kemp How a small home garden can preserve traditional food-growing practices. Continue reading
Apr 10 Arizona's Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban enacted in 1864. Here's what you should know By Jacques Billeaud, Morgan Lee, Associated Press The law predating Arizona's statehood provides no exceptions for rape or incest and allows abortions only if the mother's life is in jeopardy. Continue reading
Apr 10 6 former Mississippi officers are sentenced in state court for racist torture of 2 Black men By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press All six officers have pleaded guilty to federal charges, and admitted to subjecting the victims to numerous acts of racist torture in last year. Continue reading
Apr 10 Former Trump exec Weisselberg gets 5 months in jail for lying in civil fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Weisselberg admitted lying when he testified he had little knowledge of how Trump’s Manhattan penthouse came to be valued on his financial statements at nearly three times its actual size. Continue reading