Jun 23 Watch 5:11 Stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia reopens 12 days after overpass collapse By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber Traffic is moving again on a stretch of I-95 that collapsed less than two weeks ago in Philadelphia. The overpass has been built on an accelerated timeline that few thought was possible and may be a reminder of how infrastructure… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 5:50 Anti-trans laws face legal roadblocks in several states By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane, Tess Conciatori A raft of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in mostly Republican-led states faces mounting legal challenges. Twenty states have put into place bans or severe restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors, but measures in at least five of those states have now… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 11:21 Brooks and Capehart on how abortion restrictions could motivate voters in 2024 By Geoff Bennett, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court… Continue watching
Jun 23 Experts say the Titan sub’s unconventional design may have destined it for disaster By Mark Pratt, Associated Press The deadly implosion of the Titan submersible raises questions about whether the vessel exploring the Titanic wreckage was destined for its own disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator’s refusal to submit to safety checks that are standard… Continue reading
Jun 23 Oklahoma death row inmate plans to refuse clemency hearing but maintains innocence By Sean Murphy, Associated Press An Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student says he plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing. Continue reading
Jun 23 Border Patrol body camera footage released after shooting of tribal member in Arizona By Anita Snow, Associated Press U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released body camera footage that shows Border Patrol agents were concerned that a tribal member they fatally shot last month may have been carrying a handgun during an encounter on a remote corner of… Continue reading
Jun 23 Starbucks workers plan strike over Pride displays, company accuses union of spreading false information By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company accused the union of using it as a tactic in labor talks. Continue reading
Jun 23 Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling oyster shells to save precious coastline By Roby Chavez New reefs being made from recycled shells in Louisiana not only protect historic heritage sites and the coast from erosion, sea level rise, and storm damage, but they also offer other benefits to the ecosystem. Continue reading
Jun 23 In wake of Titan implosion, officials grapple with complex investigation into its causes By Patrick Whittle, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said all of the agencies involved are trying to determine who has the authority to lead an inquiry, which is sure to be complex because of the international nature of the mission. Continue reading
Jun 23 Supreme Court rejects Republican-led challenge to Biden policy on deportations By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices voted 8-1 to allow the policy to take effect. Continue reading