Dec 27 Watch 7:05 Outgoing Republican congressman on how his party and U.S. politics changed By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan When the new session of Congress gavels in next week, dozens of lawmakers won't be returning to the chamber. Republican Rodney Davis is one of them. He has represented Illinois for the past ten years but is leaving after losing… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch 6:36 How Megan Thee Stallion's court battle highlights misogyny targeting Black women By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings Last week, rapper Tory Lanez was convicted of three felonies for shooting rap star Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Much of the trial played out online where commentary on the case sparked a larger conversation about the… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch 7:48 New book offers unprecedented look into Elizabeth Taylor's private life Twelve years after Elizabeth Taylor's death, her estate granted access to the icon's private diaries, personal letters and off-the-record interview transcripts. The result is an examination of her extraordinary career, advocacy, personal life and battle with addiction. Kate Andersen Brower,… Continue watching
Dec 27 Military police enforce driving ban in snow-choked Buffalo By Carolyn Thompson, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Tuesday that police are being positioned at entrances to Buffalo and at major intersections to enforce a ban on driving. Continue reading
Dec 27 Oklahoma has tried to lower its incarceration rate. But many obstacles face the newly released By Adam Kemp Oklahoma no longer has the highest incarceration rate in the U.S. But advocates say the state needs to provide more support for those who face life after prison. Continue reading
Dec 27 WATCH: Buffalo officials warn police will enforce driving ban after snow storm, flooding a risk By Carolyn Thompson, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Officials in New York say state and military police were sent to keep people from driving in snow-choked Buffalo. Continue reading
Dec 27 Co-leader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer sentenced to 16 years in prison By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Continue reading
Dec 27 WATCH: 7 questions with Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Tim McPhillips Before the PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett take over the NewsHour anchor desk from the legendary Judy Woodruff on Jan. 2, they sat down with the NewsHour's digital team to reflect on how they came into journalism, the… Continue reading
Dec 27 After deadliest storm in decades, Buffalo faces more snow By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Mayor Byron Brown’s office announced seven additional storm-related deaths Tuesday. That brings Buffalo’s total to 27, along with at least seven suburban fatalities. Continue reading
Dec 27 Southwest Airlines under scrutiny after wave of winter storm cancellations By David Koenig, Associated Press Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again in the aftermath of the massive winter storm that wrecked Christmas travel plans across the U.S., and the federal government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other carriers. Continue reading