Sep 23 Watch 6:59 Why cricket is having a resurgence in popularity in America By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes Cricket was once one of the most popular sports in the United States, until baseball became entrenched as America’s game during the Civil War. Now, the sport that was first played in England is seeing a resurgence across the pond,… Continue watching
Sep 23 Texas Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton sued by family of Black student suspended for his hairstyle By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press The family of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his dreadlocks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the state's governor and attorney general, alleging they failed to enforce a new law outlawing discrimination… Continue reading
Sep 23 Who is Lachlan Murdoch, heir apparent of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire? By David Hamilton, Associated Press Rupert Murdoch announced that in November he’ll step down as the head of his two media companies: News Corp. and Fox Corp. His son Lachlan Murdoch will become the chair of News Corp. while remaining chief executive and chair at… Continue reading
Sep 23 The government is headed for a shutdown. Who’s affected and what happens next? By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The federal government is heading toward a shutdown as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. Continue reading
Sep 23 Tropical Storm Ophelia moves inland after making landfall in North Carolina with heavy rain By Brian Witte, Associated Press Tropical Storm Ophelia swirled across North Carolina after making landfall near Emerald Isle on Saturday morning, lashing eastern parts of the state with rain, damaging winds and dangerous surges of water. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 3:51 Auto workers expand strike nationwide: ‘We’ll take as long as we have to’ By Ali Rogin, Eliot Barnhart The United Auto Workers expanded its strike to 38 more facilities in 20 different states on Friday. PBS NewsHour’s Ali Rogin reports on why more workers are joining the picket line, what they’re seeking and how it might affect consumers. Continue watching
Sep 22 What to know about California’s new proposed rules for property insurance companies By Adam Beam, Associated Press California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state. Ricardo Lara's announcement on Thursday comes after state lawmakers failed to agree on a new law for insurance companies. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 3:50 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Ophelia expected to bring flooding to East Coast In our news wrap Friday, Tropical Storm Ophelia barreled toward the East Coast, with expected landfall Saturday morning in North Carolina. Also, a judge at Guantanamo Bay has declared one of the defendants in the 9/11 attacks case unfit for… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 22 Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes By Andrew Selsky, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make… Continue reading