Nov 02 Watch 7:46 Bono on activism and connecting music to a larger meaning By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Bono recently sat down with Jeffrey Brown to talk about his new memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." In part two of that interview, they discuss Bono's activism and connecting his music to a larger meaning. It's for our arts… Continue watching
Nov 02 Portland's citizens to vote on government changes in 2022 midterms By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Residents of Portland, Oregon, are voting on a ballot measure that would completely overhaul City Hall amid growing voter frustration over surging homelessness and crime. Continue reading
Nov 02 New Jersey police officer not charged in 2020 shooting By Wayne Parry, Associated Press A grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against a New Jersey police officer who fatally shot a knife-wielding man during a standoff at the Jersey Shore in 2020. Continue reading
Nov 02 How midterm elections could test support for Louisiana's near-total abortion ban By Roby Chavez Experts will be watching the midterm results to see how much the renewed focus on abortion has shifted the political landscape in Louisiana and whether the results reflect opposition to the state’s strict ban. Continue reading
Nov 02 A record number of Black candidates are running on GOP tickets this midterm season. Here's why that matters By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn The 2022 midterm elections have drawn a record number of Black Republican candidates running for Congress. It’s a remarkable turn in an election season marred by the increasing embrace of racist rhetoric and policies by GOP lawmakers and candidates. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces questions after interest rate decision By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time to fight high inflation but also hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes. Continue reading
Nov 02 CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 8:15 News Wrap: Israeli election exit polls show Netanyahu may return to power In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel held national elections and exit polls show former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be returning to power, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 8:42 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 16:24 Rep. Liz Cheney on political violence, Jan. 6 committee and future of GOP By Judy Woodruff With the midterm elections one week away, political rhetoric reaching new levels and the coming release of the report by the January 6 committee, there is a lot of politics playing out across the country. One key player in all… Continue watching