Oct 10 Watch 9:42 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sen. Tuberville's racist rhetoric, Biden's pitch to voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a Republican senator drawing fierce condemnation for racist rhetoric and President Biden gearing up for a… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 8:07 University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson The studying and exhibiting of human remains and sacred objects taken from Native American graves and sites have been a source of bitter relations between many cultural institutions and Indigenous tribes. After facing criticism, the University of California, Berkeley is… Continue watching
Oct 10 California Gov. Newsom's wife among accusers at Harvey Weinstein trial By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and actor who is married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is among the accusers of Harvey Weinstein who will testify at his rape and sexual assault trial that began Monday. Continue reading
Oct 10 Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena for records in welfare corruption case By Emily Wang, Associated Press An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money on the development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Continue reading
Oct 10 Analysis: How Indigenous languages can be preserved, and why those efforts help revitalize culture By Daryl Wade Baldwin, The Conversation Many Indigenous languages were largely lost as a result of forced assimilation efforts in the U.S. Here’s why one tribal leader says the languages should be brought back for future generations. Continue reading
Oct 10 Analysis: How well-meaning land acknowledgements can erase Indigenous people and sanitize history By Elisa J. Sobo, Michael Lambert, Valerie Lambert, The Conversation Land acknowledgments state that activities are taking place on land previously owned by Indigenous peoples. They’re becoming popular – but may harm more than they heal, say three anthropologists. Continue reading
Oct 10 Los Angeles Council president resigns after leaked audio of racist remarks surfaces By Associated Press The president of the Los Angeles City Council has resigned from the post after she was heard making racist comments and other coarse remarks in a leaked recording of a conversation with other Latino leaders. Continue reading
Oct 10 Social Security cost-of-living increase will help millions of kids and their caretakers By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Coupled with a decline in the Medicare Part B premium, the Social Security boost will put more money in the hands of the 70 million Americans who receive benefits, including the growing number of grandparents caring for their grandchildren. Continue reading
Oct 10 Southwest Florida residents on long road to recovery post-Ian as search for survivors concludes By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The major search for victims of Hurricane Ian ended over the weekend, and residents return to a decimated Fort Myers Beach. Continue reading
Oct 10 Hurricane Ian survivors face immense grief as many return home to ruin By Bobby Caina Calvan, Brian Melley, Associated Press Experts say suicides climb after disasters and more funding for mental health should be provided as climate change makes storms and fires more frequent and devastating. Continue reading