Feb 14 TikTok 'de-influencers' are urging viewers to buy less By Haleluya Hadero, Ali Swenson, Associated Press At a time when consumers are inundated with so-called social media influencers peddling the latest products online, a slew of TikTok users are leveraging their platforms to tell people what not to buy instead. Continue reading
Feb 14 3 students dead after Michigan State University shooting By Joey Cappelletti, Ken Kusmer, Associated Press A gunman who opened fire at Michigan State University killed three students and wounded five. The shooter eventually killed himself, police announced early Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 5:36 U.S. reveals new details about flying objects and decision to shoot them down By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Four objects, including a Chinese spy balloon, have been shot down over the last week in American and Canadian airspace. Monday, U.S. officials spoke about the decision to shoot down the objects and revealed more about China's balloon program. Former… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 3:07 News Wrap: Ukrainian troops fight to hold back Russian assaults in east In our news wrap Monday, Ukrainian troops fought to hold back intense Russian assaults in the eastern part of the country, the CDC warns of a wave of sexual violence and trauma among teenage girls in the U.S., officials in… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:11 Release of toxic chemicals from train derailment in Ohio prompts broader safety concerns By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Courtney Norris, Sam Lane In eastern Ohio, residents have been on edge for over a week following an explosive train derailment and a toxic chemical leak. Evacuation orders have been lifted and the all-clear has been given in East Palestine, a small community of… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 6:13 White House outlines plan to address nation's soaring rent prices and protect tenants By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Lorna Baldwin, Tess Conciatori, Matt Loffman Intending to address the nation’s soaring rent prices, the Biden administration announced a new effort to protect tenants and make renting more affordable. The plan comes after a year of meetings with industry and tenant advocates. Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 6:52 Museum of Lost Memories helps reunite misplaced family mementos with their owners By Christopher Booker, Mike Fritz A digital museum dedicated to the idea of lost memories is the result of one man's extraordinary efforts to return neglected or misplaced family mementos to their owners. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports from New York for our arts and… Continue watching
Feb 13 How St. Louis is approaching the question of reparations for Black citizens By Gabrielle Hays The city is set to launch a reparations commission soon, which will hold its first public meeting no later than 45 days after its appointment. All meetings will be open to the public and include public input. Continue reading
Feb 13 CDC data shows U.S. teen girls 'in crisis' with unprecedented rise in suicidal behavior By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls' mental health, with almost 60 percent reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness. Continue reading
Feb 13 Train derailment prompts water utility to take precautions against toxic fumes By Associated Press A West Virginia water utility says it's taking precautionary steps following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic plume in Ohio. Continue reading