Mar 13 Watch 8:02 Persistent drought and overdevelopment cause record low water levels for tens of millions By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson Despite a rainy and snowy winter out west, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the reservoirs that provide water for 40 million Americans, are at record low levels due to the ongoing megadrought. Arizona is set to lose over 20% of… Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch 8:46 The risks student-athletes face amid sports betting boom By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes March Madness brackets are set and with it comes billions of dollars in bets on the games. Paul Solman recently reported on betting companies partnering with universities and the threat it poses for students. But it turns out problems are… Continue watching
Mar 13 Autopsy report says 'Cop City' protester had hands raised when killed By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A slain protester's family says an environmental activist in Georgia was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were fatally shot by a state trooper. Continue reading
Mar 13 Levee break brings more flood problems to California as new storm approaches By Associated Press Officials say a levee break on a storm-swollen California river has quadrupled in size. Continue reading
Mar 13 What is the controversy behind the Alaska Willow oil project? By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Brown, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Supporters say a major oil project President Joe Biden is approving on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities while environmentalists say it runs counter to his climate goals. Continue reading
Mar 13 Judy Woodruff Presents: America at a Crossroads By Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff Presents: America at a Crossroads, a series that examines the many divisions fracturing the United States. Continue reading
Mar 12 Federal government moves urgently to avert potential banking crisis By Ken Sweet, Christopher Rugaber, Chris Megerian, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly. Continue reading
Mar 12 Biden blocks other oil drilling in Alaska while considering Willow project By Chris Megerian, Matthew Daly, Associated Press As President Joe Biden prepares a final decision on the huge Willow oil project in Alaska, he will prevent or limit oil drilling in 16 million acres in Alaska and the Arctic Ocean, an administration official said on Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 2:35 News Wrap: Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable' In our news wrap Sunday, Mike Pence criticized Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack at an annual dinner with Washington journalists, Treasury Secretary Yellen said there will be no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, eight… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 8:15 Sen. Jon Tester on looming battles over debt, immigration in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young As battle lines are being drawn for the 2024 presidential election, critical junctures are fast approaching in Congress on spending, the national debt, immigration policy and the military. Montana’s Democratic Sen. Jon Tester joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss some of… Continue watching