Nov 22 Watch 9:43 Advocates push to end the automatic charging of juveniles as adults in certain crimes By William Brangham, Frank Carlson, Sam Weber In some states, juveniles are automatically charged in adult court for certain serious crimes. It's a practice known as direct file. In Pennsylvania, there is a push to change that rule to prevent children from ending up with adult records. Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 6:46 Adaptation of ‘The Hours’ becomes opera event of the year By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport One day in the lives of three women, from three different times and places, brought together onstage through the magic of opera. “The Hours” is a new work opening on one of the world's biggest stages: the Metropolitan Opera in… Continue watching
Nov 22 U.S. renews push for COVID boosters as holiday season approaches By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Americans who have gotten the updated COVID-19 boosters appear better protected against symptomatic infection than those who haven't — at least for now. Continue reading
Nov 22 In California, 10 percent of state legislature identifies as LGBTQ By Don Thompson, Associated Press Once they all assume office, California will be the first state where it's believed more than 10 percent of legislators identify publicly as LGBTQ. Continue reading
Nov 22 Appeals court hears arguments on special master appointment in Trump Mar-a-Lago case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal appeals court is hearing arguments Tuesday on whether to shut down an independent review of the documents seized in an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. Continue reading
Nov 22 How to navigate tough conversations at the holidays By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis Food, family … and friction. Continue reading
Nov 22 Bison’s relocation to Native lands reconnects Indigenous people to tradition By Bobby Ross Jr., Associated Press Decades after the last bison vanished from their tribal lands, the Cherokee Nation is part of a nationwide resurgence of Indigenous people seeking to reconnect with the humpbacked, shaggy-haired animals that occupy a crucial place in centuries-old tradition and belief. Continue reading
Nov 22 Taylor Swift ticket issues may drive political engagement By Brooke Schultz, Associated Press/Report for America It started Nov. 15, when millions crowded a presale for Swift’s long-awaited Eras Tour, resulting in crashes, prolonged waits and frantic purchases. Continue reading
Nov 22 Looming rail strike would take a major toll on U.S. economy By Josh Funk, Associated Press American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Continue reading
Nov 22 Army veteran helped disarm gunman in Colorado LGBTQ club shooting By Jesse Bedayn, Sam Metz, Associated Press Fierro is one of two people police are crediting with saving lives by subduing a 22-year-old man armed with multiple firearms who went on a shooting rampage Saturday night at Club Q, a well-known gathering place for the LGBTQ community… Continue reading