Dec 01 DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Continue reading
Dec 01 For the first time, more Americans believe death penalty is applied unfairly, report finds By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Whether the public’s waning support for the death penalty and the declining number of executions and death sentences will ultimately result in the abolition of capital punishment in the U.S. remains uncertain, experts said. Continue reading
Nov 30 Six West Virginia jail employees indicted in connection with death of incarcerated man By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Five former correctional officers in West Virginia have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the 2022 death of a man at a regional jail. Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch 8:21 A look at the consequential and controversial legacy of Henry Kissinger By Nick Schifrin Henry Kissinger, America’s most consequential and controversial Secretary of State, died Wednesday at the age of 100. He reached the peak of his power in the 1970s and remained highly influential until the very end. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 5:46 Musk lashes out at advertisers leaving X over rise in hate speech By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings Elon Musk is dialing up the pressure on X after cursing advertisers who paused ads on the social media platform. The advertising freeze from major companies like Disney and Apple came after Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 3:28 How Hawaii students convinced schools to provide free menstrual products By Kate Nakamura It took many years of effort from students and advocates, but Hawaii is now one of nine states requiring public and charter schools to provide free menstrual products to students. Kate Nakamura from the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs has… Continue watching
Nov 30 Cities must replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years under new Biden administration plan By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades. If finalized, it would force most utilities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years. Continue reading
Nov 30 When is Hanukkah, and how is it celebrated around the world? By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication."… Continue reading
Nov 30 Leaked document says U.S. is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached By Hallie Golden, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press In a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams. Continue reading
Nov 30 Oklahoma executes Phillip Hancock for a double murder despite state board recommendation for clemency By Adam Kemp Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt's decision to deny clemency comes as some state Republicans and advocates call to pause executions. Continue reading