Jan 18 Watch 5:28 Texas prisoners stage hunger strike to protest use of solitary confinement By John Yang, Karina Cuevas Dozens of inmates in Texas prisons have been staging a hunger strike for more than a week. They want a change in the way prison officials use indefinite solitary confinement. About 3,100 Texas prisoners are now in solitary and hundreds… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 5:00 Guitar maker uses unique materials to lower environmental impact By Michelle San Miguel What do honeycombs, mushrooms and cornhusks have in common? They are all ingredients that a New England guitar maker uses to reduce her impact on the environment. Michelle San Miguel of Rhode Island PBS Weekly has the story for our… Continue watching
Jan 18 Derek Chauvin's lawyer says ex-cop didn't get a fair trial, asks court to void verdict By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press An attorney for Derek Chauvin has asked an appeals court to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd. Continue reading
Jan 18 How to talk to children about gun violence By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn Recent news of yet another school shooting has left many parents and caregivers asking how it is best to discuss gun violence with young children. Continue reading
Jan 18 Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade chosen to join to Songwriters Hall of Fame By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Continue reading
Jan 18 Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs globally, about 5 percent of workforce By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, as it joins other tech companies in a scaling back of their pandemic-era expansions. Continue reading
Jan 17 Police investigated Utah man for abuse years before murder-suicide By Sam Metz, Associated Press Police records obtained by The Associated Press shed light on Michael Haight's violent tendencies and the warning signs that authorities were aware of years before the tragic murder-suicide. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 5:11 News Wrap: Flood and mudslide threats force more evacuations in California In our news wrap Tuesday, much of California caught a break from the rain but communities are still facing flooding and mudslide dangers, the White House rejected criticism that it's been slow to answer questions about classified documents being found… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 7:26 New guidelines to treat childhood obesity suggest more drastic interventions By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on treating childhood obesity. It recommended pediatricians should evaluate and treat obesity in kids early on to reduce the risk of developing long-term health conditions. Dr. Sandra Hassink of the Institute for… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 8:49 Economists and business leaders raise alarm about looming debt ceiling deadline By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura The U.S. is expected to bump into its borrowing limit in just a few days. The Treasury Department said it is taking "extraordinary measures" to allow the country to keep paying its debts for now, but Congress must vote to… Continue watching