Nov 15 Watch 10:21 Universities pushed to address mental health concerns on campus after student suicides By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Ethan Dodd Higher education is facing a mental health crisis. Yale settled a lawsuit following the death of a student by suicide in 2021 and will allow students flexibility to take lighter course loads and keep their healthcare while on medical leave. Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 9:53 Why people in an Ohio town feel left behind in the modern U.S. economy By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Sarah Clune Hartman, Ethan Dodd Steubenville, Ohio, was once a powerhouse of American manufacturing. But like many communities that depended on the steel industry, it has struggled to find its place in the modern economy as the country as a whole sees high growth and… Continue watching
Nov 15 Do new NBA arenas pay off? Oklahoma City voters are the latest to weigh this question By Adam Kemp Despite the Thunder's booming fan base, the proposal for a new $900 million arena has drawn concerns over Oklahoma City’s funding priorities. Continue reading
Nov 15 The White House and Congress are running out of time to cut a deal on a contentious spy program By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Biden administration officials warn that without the program, the government won't be able to collect crucial intelligence overseas. Continue reading
Nov 15 Union vote on new contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies counted By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Voting on the tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be too close to call as tallies at more factories were announced. Continue reading
Nov 15 Poll: Majority of Americans sympathize with Israel but growing number say military response in Gaza ‘too much’ By Laura Santhanam Americans are split over whether the United States should play a major role in world events, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Nov 14 1 in 3 U.S. Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, says AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Experts say this poll paints a more concerning picture compared to the FBI data released last month that said anti-Asian incidents were down a third in 2022. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 9:03 Jewish Americans share views on conflict as Israel-Hamas war continues By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Karina Cuevas Tuesday in Washington, tens of thousands of people marched near the Capitol in support of Israel as its war with Hamas enters a second month. But some Jewish Americans are torn over how the Israeli government is conducting the war… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 5:12 Latest climate assessment reveals how much climate change is costing Americans By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The National Climate Assessment shows America is warming faster than the global average with climate change impacting nearly every facet of life. It found extreme weather events now cost the U.S. roughly $150 billion per year. Amna Nawaz discussed the… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 6:58 Museum honors untold stories of enslaved Africans through genealogy By Anne Azzi Davenport, Geoff Bennett Digging deeply into family lineage has taken off with visits to genealogy websites estimated at over 100 million a year. The newly-opened International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to honor untold stories at one of America’s most… Continue watching