Jan 31 Has Amelia Earhart’s vanished plane finally been found? By James Pollard, Ben Finley, Associated Press The pioneering aviator has never been found after disappearing July 2, 1937, while flying from New Guinea to Howland Island. Continue reading
Jan 30 New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Trump will remain on Illinois primary ballot In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Trump will remain on the Illinois primary ballot after the state's election board declined to remove him over allegations of insurrection, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation by the Justice Department, Pakistan's… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 4:56 Why major car manufacturers are slowing production of electric vehicles By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Shoshana Dubnow Last year was a record for electric vehicles in the U.S., with more than 1.2 million sold. That was 50 percent higher than in 2022, yet there are signs that demand for EV’s appears to be slowing and may not… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 8:02 Author Elizabeth Flock tells stories of women who used violence to fight abuse By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow In Greek and Roman mythology, the “Furies” are three goddesses who punish the wicked, delivering vengeance to an unfair and unlawful world. William Brangham talks with journalist Elizabeth Flock, a former NewsHour reporter and author of a new book that… Continue watching
Jan 30 NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question in new transparency law By Anthony Izaguirre, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The issue was thrust into the national spotlight this weekend when NYPD officers pulled over a Black lawmaker without giving him a reason. Continue reading
Jan 30 What reducing alcohol can do for your health By Tim McPhillips Reducing alcohol by any amount affects your body in a number of ways. One expert shares advice for how to continue the benefits all year. Continue reading
Jan 30 Oklahoma asks teachers to return up to $50,000 in bonuses the state says were paid in error By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Kristina Stadelman said she's crushed to learn she's being forced to repay $50,000, much of which she already spent on home improvements and a down payment for a new car. Continue reading
Jan 30 Ohio could begin nitrogen gas executions under bill backed by state’s Republican attorney general By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Ohio's Republican attorney general is putting his weight behind a legislative effort that would bring nitrogen gas executions to the state and end a yearslong unofficial moratorium on the death penalty. Continue reading
Jan 29 Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The latest policy change includes 60 additional days for many migrants currently in the city's 28 shelters, which include warehouses and park district buildings. Continue reading