• Federal judge rejects Trump's bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court

    Federal judge rejects Trump's bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court

    Jul 19, 2023 07:07 PM EDT

    ... that federal officers including former presidents have the right to be tried in federal court for charges arising from “conduct performed while in office.” A shift to federal court would’ve meant a broader, more politically diverse jury pool — drawing not only from heavily Democratic Manhattan, where Trump is wildly ...

  • Ford substantially cuts cost of F-150 Lightning electric pickup

    Ford substantially cuts cost of F-150 Lightning electric pickup

    Jul 17, 2023 03:14 PM EDT

    ... up the cost of the EV truck for Ford and our customers,” said Marin Gjaja, chief customer officer, Ford Model e. “We’ve continued to work in the background to improve accessibility and affordability to help to lower prices for our customers and shorten the wait times for their new ...

  • New workplace accommodations for pregnant people are now in effect. Here's what they cover

    New workplace accommodations for pregnant people are now in effect. Here's what they cover

    Jul 03, 2023 05:03 PM EDT

    ... of the law not only clarifies the role employers pay, but offers an expansive set of protections that includes accommodations such as time off from work after childbirth for recovery, effectively creating access to unpaid leave for many workers of color who don’t qualify for federal leave. “Especially for ...

  • Holiday weekend shooting in Baltimore leaves 2 dead and dozens injured, police say

    Holiday weekend shooting in Baltimore leaves 2 dead and dozens injured, police say

    Jul 02, 2023 04:33 PM EDT

    ... of violence like the one we saw last night.” Authorities said the crime scene was extensive and that it took some time for detectives to work it. Hours after the shooting, a number of officers remained working behind police tape amid densely packed two-story housing blocks. Folding tables and ...

  • How the rising cost of childcare hurts parents' job stability

    How the rising cost of childcare hurts parents' job stability

    Jun 30, 2023 02:47 PM EDT

    ... of billions of dollars in economic losses nationwide. For many families, these challenges have meant leaving the workforce, or alternating schedules -- “somebody works the night shift, somebody works the day shift, and that's how they're able to do their child care responsibilities and make money for their families ...

  • How an aging population poses challenges for U.S. economy, workforce and social programs

    How an aging population poses challenges for U.S. economy, workforce and social programs

    Jun 27, 2023 10:35 PM EDT

    ... older Americans continues to rise, the need for benefits and assistance from Medicare and Social Security will grow. And, at the same time, an aging work force could cause worker shortages in the years to come. Joining us to discuss the implications of this shift is Philip Bump. He is ...

  • 'The country is entirely unprepared.' As more unhoused people age, where will they die?

    'The country is entirely unprepared.' As more unhoused people age, where will they die?

    Jun 16, 2023 08:52 PM EDT

    Having a home, in and of itself, can be considered a form of health care, advocates say. Those who work or volunteer at care homes sometimes witness very sick people make dramatic recoveries simply because they have a safe, comfortable and stress-free place to live. Though each facility operates ...

  • North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for support of LGBTQ+ rights, gun policies

    North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for support of LGBTQ+ rights, gun policies

    Jun 10, 2023 10:22 PM EDT

    “He will never apologize for his work passing the largest tax cut in history, introducing legislation to secure the border and end sanctuary cities, delivering desperately-needed funding to strengthen school safety and protecting the rights of churches to worship freely based on their belief in traditional marriage,” Keylin ...

  • Wildfire smoke over U.S. and Canada may last into the weekend

    Wildfire smoke over U.S. and Canada may last into the weekend

    Jun 08, 2023 01:27 PM EDT

    ... style detour that's chased players from ballfields, actors from Broadway stages, delayed thousands of flights and sparked a resurgence in mask wearing and remote work — all while raising concerns about the health effects of prolonged exposure to such bad air. The weather system that's driving the great Canadian ...

  • Study shows first words from police during traffic stops affect outcome for Black drivers

    Study shows first words from police during traffic stops affect outcome for Black drivers

    Jun 07, 2023 10:35 PM EDT

    ... shift the burden to the person who has power in that situation, to the police officer? Tracey Meares: I think one of the ways we shift the burden to the police officer is by limiting the opportunities for the police officer to engage in this -- in this regulation to begin ...