Feb 01 Watch 8:00 How a strict gun safety measure divided the state of Oregon By William Brangham, Sam Lane There have been well over 3,500 firearm deaths in the U.S. so far in 2023, including the recent mass shootings in California. That's according to a database by the Gun Violence Archive. William Brangham traveled to Oregon earlier this year… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 7:09 20 years later, Mark Kelly reflects on the space shuttle Columbia disaster By Miles O'Brien, Dorothy Hastings, Kate Tobin Wednesday marks 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated on its way home. The tragedy not only killed all seven astronauts on board but also was the beginning of the end for the space shuttle program and changed how… Continue watching
Feb 01 Kamala Harris delivers speech at Tyre Nichols' funeral By Associated Press Harris said the beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, by five Black police officers was a violent act that went against the stated mission of police to ensure public safety. Continue reading
Feb 01 Eagles backup lineman indicted for rape By Associated Press Josh Sills, a backup offensive lineman for the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges that stem from an incident in Ohio just over three years ago, authorities said Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 01 Omaha police say officers fatally shot armed man in Target store, report no injuries By Josh Funk, Associated Press Omaha police say they have fatally shot a man who entered a Target store with an AR-15-style rifle and 13 loaded rifle magazines of ammunition. Continue reading
Feb 01 How Octavia Butler remembered the fallen Columbia astronauts on the NewsHour By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Acclaimed science fiction author Octavia Butler offered insight into the place that space and its explorers occupy in our collective imagination in a discussion with former Newshour anchor Jim Lehrer, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and other guests. Continue reading
Feb 01 Winter storm brings 3rd day of troubles across the South By Associated Press Forecasters say bands of sleet already blamed for six deaths are causing dangerous conditions for a third day in several Southern states. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Tyre Nichols laid to rest in funeral ceremony Tyre Nichols’ family and friends gathered Wednesday for a funeral that blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police and heated calls for police reform. Continue reading
Feb 01 Tom Brady retires — again — saying this time it's 'for good' By Associated Press Brady says he's out of the game for real this time. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 8:16 Biden's top economic adviser on inflation, interest rates and possible recession By Amna Nawaz We're learning more this week about the strength of the economy and whether high inflation and rising interest rates are pushing it into a recession. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by another quarter of a point… Continue watching