Nov 25 WATCH: Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle for Thanksgiving By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 6:50 ‘Deportation trap’: Immigration agents arresting migrants at mandatory court check-ins By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura A sweeping new investigation by the Associated Press is raising serious questions about what’s happening inside America’s immigration courts. White House Correspondent Liz Landers reports on how the administration has short-circuited the asylum process. Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 6:35 How life is changing for trans Americans under the Trump administration By William Brangham, Sam Lane Since President Trump reentered the White House, his administration has moved to restrict rights for transgender people. Those restrictions range from transition-related medical care for youth to sports participation to identity markers on passports. William Brangham has an update on… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 10:12 Documentary ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ explores industry built around school security By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a universal part of childhood in America. Those drills and the creation of active shooter preparedness products, now a $3 billion… Continue watching
Nov 24 Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at age 111 By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Fletcher spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child. Continue reading
Nov 24 Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Billups, a five-time All Star who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in Brooklyn on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Continue reading
Nov 24 DOJ renews request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Justice Department has renewed its request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking grand jury materials after Congress approved the release of investigative materials related to the prosecution of the late financier. Continue reading
Nov 24 Stores offer discounted turkeys to get customers in the door, but other Thanksgiving foods may cost more By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Shoppers preparing for Thanksgiving may not see higher prices themselves because many grocers are offering discounted or even free turkeys to get customers in the door. Continue reading
Nov 24 How to shop smarter to avoid wasting food this Thanksgiving By Kiki Sideris, Caleigh Wells, Associated Press A major highlight of Thanksgiving is the menu, but the big meal can come with a lot of wasted food. Continue reading
Nov 24 How to navigate Thanksgiving travel after the turbulence of the government shutdown By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays. Continue reading