Oct 21 How Barrett's confirmation could influence the fight over abortion access By Courtney Vinopal Should Barrett replace late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her vote will cement a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court. Here’s what experts say Barrett’s record on abortion tells us and what the fight over reproductive rights looks like… Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 2:55 Harris, Trump campaign in North Carolina as Obama rallies Black voters By Yamiche Alcindor, Patty Morales Both presidential campaigns were focused on North Carolina Wednesday, with Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, making a stop in Asheville and President Trump heading to Charlotte for an evening rally. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama campaigned on… Continue watching
Oct 21 WATCH: GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate as Republicans powered past Democrats' boycott of the session. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 4:02 How Pope Francis is 'upending' Catholic Church culture over same-sex unions By William Brangham In a new documentary, Pope Francis makes remarks that represent an increased level of support for same-sex unions and legal protections. The statements seem to be at odds with official teachings of the Catholic Church, whose doctrine still contends that… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 6:26 Why hundreds of migrant children remain separated from their parents One of the most criticized policies of the Trump administration has been its decision to separate members of families illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018. A federal judge put a stop to the practice and ordered the government to… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 10:28 Where Trump and Biden stand on dealing with China Where do President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on dealing with China? The Trump administration calls itself tough on Beijing, but Trump has praised Xi Jinping on a personal level. Biden believes the U.S. and China benefit… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 10:10 Early voting patterns in Ohio, North Carolina and Minnesota With just under two weeks remaining before voting in the 2020 presidential election ends, we turn to the view from three battleground states. North Carolina Public Radio’s Jeff Tiberii, Ohio Public Radio and Television’s Karen Kasler and Mary Lahammer of… Continue watching
Oct 21 WATCH: Trump holds in-person rally in North Carolina By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump trails in polls in most battleground states. The Republican president stopped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and was bound for North Carolina on Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 21 Giuliani caught in hotel bedroom scene in new 'Borat' film By Associated Press Trolling those close to President Donald Trump is a central theme of the new "Borat" film, a sequel to the 2006 mockumentary that saw Baron Cohen's character travel the United States, espousing sexist, racist and anti-Semitic views. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thai protesters march in show of strength against government By Grant Peck, Associated Press Student-led protesters in Thailand have defiantly marched to the streets outside the prime minister’s office, repeating their demand that he step down even as he urged them to let Parliament deal with their calls for democratic reforms. Continue reading