Arts May 14 DC art exhibit makes shoes out of trash in nod to the ‘Great Shoe Spill of 1990’ By William Brangham, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Jul 03 Watch 6:20 A tipping point for Washington, D.C., football team’s name A decades-old controversy over the name of the Washington, D.C., football team has reached a tipping point. After years of public outcry condemning the name as a racial slur aimed at Native Americans, the organization is finally considering a change.
Economy Jun 12 Businesses to start giving workers Juneteenth off Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and slavery. By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press
World Feb 14 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Army says Vindman won’t be investigated over impeachment testimony In our news wrap Friday, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated over his impeachment testimony against President Trump, says Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Vindman already lost his job with the National Security Council. Also, Turkish-backed rebels shot…
Nation Feb 14 Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike Avenatti did not testify, but his lawyers said he was following the wishes of an amateur youth basketball league director who wanted him to force Nike to fire corrupt executives and fix its culture. … By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Oct 24 WATCH: Pence slams Nike, NBA for ‘siding with’ China over Hong Kong tweet By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press He said the NBA was acting like a "wholly owned subsidiary of the authoritarian regime" for failing to stand up to the government's criticism of Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. Continue reading
Jul 03 Why Nike pulled ‘Betsy Ross flag’ shoes after Kaepernick criticism By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. Continue reading
Mar 25 U.S. attorneys charge Michael Avenatti with extortion and wire, bank fraud By Brian Melley, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. prosecutors on two coasts have charged President Donald Trump critic and attorney Avenatti with extortion and bank and wire fraud. Continue reading
Sep 05 LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: ‘I stand with Nike’ By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Closing his remarks at an award ceremony Tuesday, the basketball superstar said he stood "for anybody who believes in change." He added: "I stand with Nike, all day, every day."… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching