Apr 12 Nearly 30 years after O.J. Simpson’s acquittal, his death shows America’s persistent racial divide By Graham Lee Brewer, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press Some people recall watching their Black co-workers and classmates erupting in jubilation at perceived retribution over institutional racism. Others remember their white counterparts shocked over what many felt was overwhelming evidence of guilt. Continue reading
Apr 12 AP-NORC poll shows many say Biden and Trump did more harm than good, but for different reasons By Seung Min Kim, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press A new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that more than half of U.S. adults think Joe Biden's presidency has hurt the country on cost of living and immigration. Continue reading
Apr 12 In classified documents case Trump’s co-defendants are asking judge to dismiss charges against them By Eric Tucker, Stephany Matat, Associated Press Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira are charged with conspiring with Trump to obstruct an FBI investigation into the hoarding of classified documents at the former president’s Palm Beach estate. Continue reading
Apr 11 Woman who stabbed classmate to please ‘Slender Man’ won’t be released from psychiatric hospital By Ed White, Associated Press A judge has turned down a request to release a Wisconsin woman from a psychiatric hospital, a decade after she nearly killed a girl at age 12. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from baseball star in sports betting case By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Prosecutors allege that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 7:05 Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow The Biden administration is issuing a rule designed to close a gap that allows gun buyers to avoid background checks. The move will end the so-called "gun show loophole” and require checks when dealers sell guns at gun shows, flea… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation for Israeli airstrike on consulate In our news wrap Thursday, the White House said it warned Iran not to use a suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Syria as a 'pretext to escalate' tensions in the region, Ukraine's parliament passed a new mobilization law… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:22 How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Alexa Gold O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial captivated international attention for months, died Wednesday of cancer. His case dominated headlines during the 90s and was a prime example of people's fascination with celebrities and crime. But the trial also exposed another stark… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 7:15 Celebrity chef’s ‘chili crunch’ trademark sparks debate over food and culture By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas A hot debate over the ownership of a spicy Asian condiment has sent social media into a frenzy over food, culture, heritage and business. Momofuku founder David Chang is spearheading a trademark battle to protect its chili crunch brand. But… Continue watching
Apr 11 Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back By Casey Kuhn More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their communities. Continue reading