Mar 27 All 7 victims of deadly Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion recovered By Associated Press State and local fire investigators are continuing to examine the scene about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia to try to determine the cause of Friday's blast. Continue reading
Mar 27 Challenging recovery ahead for low-income residents affected by devastating Mississippi tornado By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Poverty is adding to the challenges of recovering from a massive tornado that pushed through Mississippi. Continue reading
Mar 26 Mississippi residents recount harrowing tales of survival as tornado tore through homes By Michael Goldberg, Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Devastating accounts of utter destruction, incredible survival and tragic deaths followed Friday’s twister that killed at least 25 in Mississippi and one in Alabama as it surged nearly 170 miles across the Deep South. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 2:59 News Wrap: Recovery underway after destructive Mississippi tornado In our news wrap Sunday, residents and rescue teams combed through the aftermath of a deadly tornado in Mississippi, Trump spoke at his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas, the death toll of a chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 6:21 What we know about toxic 'forever chemicals' and how to reduce our exposure By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water. Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 5:52 Why so few Black men teach in American classrooms By John Yang, Kaisha Young More than half of public schools report being understaffed, and bringing diversity into the classroom is a big part of the challenge. In the 2020-2021 school year, less than 2 percent of teachers were Black men. Mark Joseph of “Call… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 6:48 'Below the Belt' highlights uphill battle for endometriosis treatment By Ali Rogin Endometriosis affects one in 10 people with uteruses over the course of their lifetime. But despite its debilitating symptoms, it can take years for doctors to correctly diagnose the disease. Ali Rogin speaks with Shannon Cohn, the director of “Below… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 1:30 The life and legacy of Native photographer Jennie Ross Cobb By John Yang, Claire Mufson This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting figures whose contributions have often gone unseen. Tonight, we look back at the work of Jennie Ross Cobb, the first known female Native American photographer, who captured personal images of her community. Continue watching
Mar 26 WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Reeves, DHS and FEMA give updates on impact of tornadoes By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a briefing that 25 people were confirmed killed in Mississippi, 55 people were injured and 2,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. Continue reading
Mar 26 Federal aid authorized for recovery efforts in Mississippi after deadly tornado By Leah Willingham, Associated Press President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S. Continue reading