Aug 11 Watch 9:39 Firearms industry scrutinized for how it markets to consumers By Paul Solman, Layla Quran, Mary Fecteau The debate over gun control in America often centers around firearms production and distribution. But in recent years gun company marketing techniques have come under scrutiny, as major manufacturers seek out a new and arguably vulnerable audience. Paul Solman has… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 7:24 Examining the tax provisions in the Democrats' budget bill By Lisa Desjardins As the House prepares to cast the final vote Friday on the Democrats’ sweeping climate and health care bill, we take a look at how the legislation also impacts tax policy. Michael Graetz, a professor of tax law at Columbia… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 5:10 Iranian artist's surrealist work explores restrictions on women and immigrants By Maureen Barillaro and Jared Bowen, GBH As a young woman in Iran, and later as an immigrant to the U.S., artist Arghavan Khosravi has been subjected to many restrictions. But on the canvas, she renders it all through fanciful and magical layers. Jared Bowen of GBH… Continue watching
Aug 11 What the Inflation Reduction Act does for green energy By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Here's why the bill emphasizes energy, what that means for consumers and how these changes aim to bolster the U.S.’s fight against climate change. Continue reading
Aug 11 CDC relaxes COVID-19 guidelines, drops quarantine and social distancing recommendations By Mike Stobbe, Collin Binkley, Associated Press The nation's top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. Continue reading
Aug 11 In Georgia election probe, Donald Trump hires Atlanta attorney famous for defending rappers By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Drew Findling's clients have included Cardi B, Migos and Gucci Mane, as well as comedian Katt Williams. His firm said in a statement Thursday that it is representing the former president along with two other attorneys. Continue reading
Aug 11 Armed man killed after trying to breach Cincinnati FBI office By Associated Press The confrontation came as officials warned of an increase in threats against federal agents in the days following a search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Continue reading
Aug 11 Donald Trump's bond with the GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search By Steve Peoples, Associated Press As the 2022 midterm season enters its final phase, the Republicans on the November ballot are tied to the divisive former president as never before — whether they like it or not. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Justice Department has asked court to unseal the search warrant of Mar-a-Lago By News Desk and Associated Press The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, Garland said Thursday, acknowledging public interest in the case. Continue reading
Aug 11 Jury can't reach verdict on whether engineering firms should bear responsibility for Flint water crisis By Ed White, Associated Press The jury couldn't reach a verdict after hearing months of evidence against two engineering firms, Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman. Continue reading