Oct 11 Watch 7:22 Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism By Laura Barrón-López A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined… Continue watching
Oct 11 Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks By Christopher Weber, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:44 Charlayne Hunter-Gault's 'My People' looks back on her trailblazing career in journalism By Judy Woodruff Charlayne Hunter-Gault's trailblazing career in journalism has spanned more than 50 years. But before that, she made news herself when she became one of the first Black students to desegregate the University of Georgia in 1961. Hunter-Gault joined Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 3:41 A woman's Brief But Spectacular take on what it takes to be a professional fighter By Melissa Williams, Steve Goldbloom Kailia Attry is a boxer based in Los Angeles who has always seen sports as a means for connection and growth, whether that was bonding with her older brother or working to improve the visibility of women athletes. She gives… Continue watching
Oct 11 What will the EV revolution mean for Detroit? By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Detroit and the global auto industry are on the cusp of a radical transformation. How the city and the industry navigate the electric vehicle revolution will have consequences for Detroit auto workers, car buyers and people across the nation. Continue reading
Oct 11 Uvalde school superintendent announces plan to resign after community outrage By Associated Press Uvalde's school district superintendent has announced he plans to resign by the end of the academic year. The school board voted Monday night to begin a search for his successor immediately. Continue reading
Oct 11 Prosecutor makes final case for Parkland shooter's execution By Terry Spencer, Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The lead prosecutor of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz made his final push Tuesday to persuade jurors to sentence him to death, telling them during his closing argument that the 2018 attack that killed… Continue reading
Oct 11 Florida shrimpers rush to save fleet destroyed by Hurricane Ian By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of a major shrimping fleet — and a lifestyle — that was battered by Hurricane Ian. Continue reading
Oct 11 Senate candidates in Pennsylvania fight for Black vote By Mike Catalini, Marc Levy, Associated Press Black voters are at the center of an increasingly competitive battle in a race that could tilt control of the Senate, as Democrats try to harness outrage over the Supreme Court's abortion decision and Republicans tap the national playbook to… Continue reading
Oct 11 Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9 people in a Black church By Associated Press The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Dylann Roof, who challenged his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation… Continue reading