Mar 05 The Longest Year: Fighting 'the invisible enemy' By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane, Vika Aronson, Emily Carpeaux, Erica R. Hendry In the first episode of a series we're calling "The Longest Year," which tells the stories of the isolation, uncertainty, fear, loss and new understanding that have spread alongside the virus, we focus on the people on the front lines. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Capitol Police ask the National Guard to remain deployed for two more months In our news wrap Thursday, Capitol Police asked for National Guard troops to remain deployed there for two more months, U.S. Senate begins debate on President Biden's COVID relief package, the U.S is now vaccinating more than 2 million people… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch 5:48 COVID-19 lockdown compounds Lebanon's economic crises By Leila Molana-Allen Protests erupted again this week in Lebanon, as a spiraling currency crisis led to violence in the streets. A strict COVID-19 lockdown has crushed the economy, causing many Lebanese to go months without an income. And as special correspondent Leila… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 7:10 Senate battle begins over Biden's relief plan amid new security concerns at the Capitol With the Senate set to debate the details of the COVID relief bill, members of Congress received new information about the ongoing security threats facing the Capitol. All of this comes to a head as security officials raise new questions… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: Biden denounces loosening of COVID restrictions in some states In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden denounced decisions some state leaders are making to loosen COVID restrictions a day after Texas and Mississippi lifted mask mandates, the U.S. House moved to pass major election changes, at least 34 protesters… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 8:01 Answering viewers' questions about COVID-19 vaccines Although the U.S. should have enough vaccines on hand for all adults by the end of May, it may take longer to inoculate enough Americans to provide adequate protection. There are many reasons for that, but key among them, lingering… Continue watching
Mar 03 States rapidly expanding vaccine access as supplies surge By Mark Pratt, Tammy Webber, Associated Press Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots to teachers, 55-and-over Americans and other groups as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Texas lifts COVID mask mandate, ends limits on indoor dining In our news wrap Tuesday, Texas lifted its COVID mask mandate and Gov. Greg Abbott ended limits on indoor dining at restaurants, President Biden pitched his $1.9 trillion relief bill to Senate Democrats, the U.S. is imposing economic sanctions over… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch 6:58 Widespread skepticism and misinformation hamper India's vaccine rollout By Neha Poonia, Sreoshi Mukherjee As countries across the globe scramble to obtain COVID-19 vaccines, India has access to millions of doses with plans to vaccinate 300 million people by August. But vaccine hesitancy and skepticism are hampering efforts, with the nation reaching just 14… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 8:05 As a new vaccine becomes available, CDC chief warns against rolling back safeguards The first batch of a new COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson began shipping around the U.S. on Monday. But as some states began loosening pandemic restrictions, the CDC cautioned about opening too quickly. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former advisor to… Continue watching