Nation Apr 30 How safe is your place of worship? Research shows most places of worship have a hard time implementing security because doing so is antithetical to their missions. By Christopher P. Scheitle, Jeffery T. Ulmer, The Conversation
Nation Nov 02 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Trump and Obama rally voters ahead of Election Day In our news wrap Friday, both President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are hitting the campaign trail on the final Friday before the midterm elections. Obama was in Miami to boost Democratic candidates in the state’s governor and…
Nation Nov 01 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Trump announces plan to deny legal asylum In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump revealed plans to deny legal asylum to undocumented migrants at U.S. ports of entry. The announcement aligns with the president’s goal of emphasizing immigration as a Republican priority before Election Day. Also, the…
Nation Nov 01 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect pleads not guilty The suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting has been indicted on 44 counts, including charges of murder, hate crimes and obstructing in the practice of religion. By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press
Nov 01 Rabbis gather traces of Pittsburgh shooting victims to prepare for burial By Adam Geller, Associated Press Rabbis and volunteers are fulfilling a sacred duty, gathering up and burying every trace of the 11 people killed in the deadliest attack against Jews in U.S. history. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 4:16 News Wrap: Accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter indicted as more victims are laid to rest In our news wrap Wednesday, there were more funerals held in Pittsburgh for victims of Saturday's shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Meanwhile, Robert Bowers was indicted on 44 federal counts. Also, President Trump today kicked off his final… Continue watching
Oct 31 Is the U.S. doing enough to fight anti-Semitism? By Joshua Barajas To people who study extremism, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's digital footprint was a sign of a disturbing trend. Continue reading
Oct 31 Pittsburgh shooting suspect indicted on 44 counts, including hate crimes By Associated Press The suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Federal prosecutors have previously indicated they plan to seek the death penalty. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 3:28 Remembering the lives lost in the Tree of Life massacre A doctor known for compassionate care of HIV patients early in the AIDS crisis. A “vivacious” 97-year-old. Brothers who “looked out for one another.” A new grandfather. A youth baseball coach. A dentist who volunteered at free clinics. For Pittsburgh’s… Continue watching