Sep 19 Watch 9:50 Election officials struggle to recruit poll workers for midterms amid growing threats By William Brangham, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens Election Day is less than two months away, yet there's a critical missing element that could slow down the voting process. It takes more than a million people working the polls to make American elections run smoothly. Between retirements and… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 8:50 Amy Walter and Asma Khalid on Hispanic voters and the midterms Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Asma Khalid of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans pushing to make immigration and the southern border a key issue and a new… Continue watching
Sep 19 For fishermen in Louisiana, a livelihood lost after Hurricane Ida By Roby Chavez One year after Hurricane Ida capsized boats and shredded docks, marinas, restaurants, and icehouses in Lafitte, Louisiana, and the surrounding villages, the recovery continues. Continue reading
Sep 19 How to help victims of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico By Gabriel Pietrorazio Puerto Rican officials say the island’s power grid and infrastructure are still recovering from the devastation caused by Maria, which knocked out power for almost a year in some places and created the largest blackout in U.S. history. Continue reading
Sep 19 Adnan Syed, subject of 'Serial' podcast, to be released from prison By Brian Witte, Associated Press The case received widespread attention in 2014 when "Serial" focused on Lee's killing and raised doubts about some of the evidence prosecutors had used. Continue reading
Sep 19 Puerto Rico suffers 'catastrophic' damage from Hurricane Fiona, governor says By Associated Press Governor Pedro Pierluisi said Puerto Rico had suffered "catastrophic" damage from Hurricane Fiona, with heavy rains expected to continue through tomorrow. Continue reading
Sep 19 American hostage of Taliban freed in prisoner exchange, family says By Eric Tucker, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Family members and U.S. officials say an American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released. Continue reading
Sep 19 After knocking out power in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona slams Dominican Republic By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Hurricane Fiona is roaring over the Dominican Republic after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico and causing damage the governor says is "catastrophic."… Continue reading
Sep 18 Lawsuits to block removal of Confederate memorials dropped in South Carolina By Associated Press Lawsuits filed to stop the removal of memorials to Confederate leaders and a pro-slavery congressman in a South Carolina city have been dropped. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Bidens pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London In our news wrap Sunday, the Bidens paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London, Ukraine made strategic gains against Russian forces to the south, Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Armenia amid a cease-fire with Azerbaijan, Hurricane… Continue watching