Nation Jun 22 Stories of enslaved Missourians were forgotten for decades – until now By Gabrielle Hays
Politics Mar 29 WATCH: Alaska Rep. Don Young lies in state at the U.S. Capitol Congressional leaders on Tuesday hailed the late Republican Rep. Don Young, the only congressman Alaska has known for nearly the last half-century, as a gruff but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Dec 15 Senate sends Biden big defense bill that addresses military sexual assault Congress has sent President Joe Biden a $768.2 billion defense bill that makes landmark changes to the way the military handles sexual assaults and keeps women out of the draft. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Arts Nov 29 Poet uses runaway slave ads to tell a story of resistance St. Mary's College of Maryland unveiled a new memorial this month honoring the lives of enslaved people of southern Maryland, including some who lived on the very land their campus is on. Seattle-based poet and educator Quenton Baker contributed poetry… By Connie Kargbo, Lisa Overton
Politics Sep 24 WATCH: Trump pays respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Thursday morning, just two days before he announces his nominee to replace her on the high court. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Sep 17 Watch 6:37 Gehry-designed Eisenhower Memorial unveiled after 20 years — during a fraught moment By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport A new memorial is being dedicated in Washington, D.C., to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who also served as the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II. The four-acre memorial comes to fruition after 20… Continue watching
Sep 17 WATCH: Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial dedicated in virtual ceremony By Casey Kuhn The dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial ceremony with guests and music in Washington D.C. was moved online due to COVID-19. … Continue reading
Jun 06 Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests gather By Tom Foreman Jr., David Crary, John Leicester, Associated Press Mourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd’s North Carolina hometown while the nation’s capital prepares for what is expected to be the city’s largest demonstration against police brutality yet. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 2:31 New 9/11 documentary honors first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice On 9/11, as many tried to escape the wreckage and carnage in lower Manhattan, first responders rushed in. We remember that horrible day by taking a look at the sacrifice they made, courtesy of the documentary “Rescue, Recovery & Healing:… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 2:24 Family, friends recall the ‘profound legacy’ of George H.W. Bush The final funeral for George H.W. Bush was held today at his family church in Houston. Some 1,200 mourners gathered to honor the late president. Following the service, Bush’s casket was transported to College Station, and he was laid to… Continue watching