Jan 26 Biden administration proposes new race and ethnicity categories for federal surveys By Mike Schneider, Associated Press A Middle Eastern and North African category would be added to U.S. federal surveys and censuses, and changes would be made to how Hispanics are able to self-identify. Continue reading
Jan 26 A statue honoring a Native ballerina was stolen in Oklahoma. This artist is piecing it together again By Adam Kemp A bronze statue of a Native ballerina was stolen, dismantled and sold for scrap in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One artist is piecing the sculpture back together in hopes that it will continue inspiring Native dancers today. Continue reading
Jan 26 5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death following a traffic stop By Adrian Sainz, Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Continue reading
Jan 26 Boeing to be arraigned in court on criminal charges over 2 Max jet crashes By David Koenig, Associated Press Boeing representatives and relatives of some of the passengers killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jets will meet face-to-face in a Texas courtroom, where the aerospace giant will be arraigned on a criminal charge that it thought it… Continue reading
Jan 26 U.S. economy expanded 2.9% last quarter in face of interest rates and recession fears By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession. Continue reading
Jan 25 Governor creates commission to study Arizona prison problems By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is creating a commission to study problems in Arizona's prisons, including staffing levels and the health care offered to inmates. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 4:25 News Wrap: Northern California mass shooting suspect makes first court appearance In our news wrap Wednesday, the man accused of killing seven people in Northern California made his first court appearance, a Virginia teacher who was shot by a first-grader says school officials were warned three times that day that the… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 5:48 Latest wave of mass shootings sparks new debate over U.S. gun access By John Yang As Vice President Harris meets with the families of those killed in the Monterey Park shooting, many are grappling with the toll it is taking on their community. For Asian Americans, this past week has been especially painful. All 11… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 10:39 Teen volunteers staff crisis support line to help peers facing mental health challenges By William Brangham, Sam Lane Oregon ranks among the worst states for youth mental illness and access to care. William Brangham went there and found a system facing heavy burdens, but one searching for solutions. It’s part of our new series, "Early Warnings: America’s Youth… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 6:55 How a Washington state plan to fight domestic extremism could be a model for the nation By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori In Washington state this week, legislators held public hearings to form a domestic violent extremism commission that, if implemented, would make Washington the first in the nation to target extremism with a public health and civic engagement approach. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching