Feb 19 U.S. awards $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips in New York and Vermont By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Biden administration says that the government would provide $1.5 billion to the computer chip company GlobalFoundries to expand its domestic production in New York and Vermont. Continue reading
Feb 19 Students applying for college facing uncertainty as revised FAFSA delayed By Adriana Morga, Associated Press For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered this year by a troublesome uncertainty over whether they'll get the financial aid they need to attend. Continue reading
Feb 19 Democrats celebrate 'major political victory' as Wisconsin governor signs new legislative district maps into law By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, has signed new legislative district maps into law that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-leaning state Supreme Court draw the lines. Continue reading
Feb 19 Minnesota community mourns 3 first responders killed at scene of domestic call By Steve Karnowski, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press A suburban Minneapolis community was in mourning after authorities said two police officers and a firefighter were killed by a heavily armed man who shot at them from inside a home that was filled with children. Continue reading
Feb 19 California braces for another potentially destructive winter storm By Associated Press Forecasters warned Monday of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes as the system moves south over the next few days. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 3:20 News Wrap: Israel continues bombarding Gaza, 3 first responders fatally shot in Minnesota In our news wrap Sunday, the World Health Organization says southern Gaza’s main hospital is “no longer functional” after an Israeli raid, two police officers and a paramedic died in a shooting in Minnesota, a senior Pakistan official admitted to… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 5:27 Eating disorders are affecting more adolescent boys. Here's why and what signs to look for By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will struggle with it at some point… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 4:48 How the Biden administration aims to take down junk fees that hit millions of Americans By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The Biden administration has proposed new regulations to tackle junk fees, those hidden or misleading charges that boost the cost of things like concert tickets, hotel rooms and even bank accounts by tens of billions of dollars per year. Cora… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 9:26 The often misunderstood legacy of the Black Panther Party By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Chambers, Winston Wilde, Azhar Merchant, Juliet Fuisz In the 1960s civil rights movement, some concluded that non-violence and the focus on integration had failed — their cry was “Black Power” rather than “We Shall Overcome.” One of the most prominent of these groups was the Black Panther… Continue watching
Feb 18 Officials say 2 police officers, 1 paramedic shot and killed at domestic call in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press A desperate call for help from a home in suburban Minneapolis early Sunday turned deadly for two police officers and a first responder who were shot and killed, according to officials. A suspect in the shooting also died, officials said. Continue reading