Politics & Government

How Breonna Taylor's Police Killing Changed Louisville

5:06am March 12, 2021

by Jess Clark

In the year since police shot and killed Breonna Taylor, Louisville has undergone some difficult reckonings. Her death forced Black girls and young women to confront the uncertainty of their futures.

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New York State Assembly Speaker Authorizes Impeachment Inquiry Into Governor Cuomo

5:06am March 12, 2021

by Brigid Bergin

So far six women have come forward alleging Governor Cuomo engaged in sexual misconduct. The state's Assembly has authorized an investigation that could lead to impeachment.

President Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House Thursday night.

Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To 'Mark Independence' From Coronavirus

10:11pm March 11, 2021

The president's announcement also came on the day he signed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. In his speech, he also, denounced "vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans."

State Assembly Speaker Has Authorized Impeachment Investigation Into Gov. Cuomo

7:28pm March 11, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., is facing his strongest rebuke yet from members of his own party after questions over his office's handling of nursing home COVID-19 death data and misconduct allegations.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., left, accompanied by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks during a news conference, before the vote on the Democrat's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on March 10, 2021.

Politics & Government

Sen. Raphael Warnock On Ending The Filibuster: 'All Options Must Be On The Table'

7:27pm March 11, 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly

As Democrats in Congress set their sights on expanding voting rights, the Georgia Democrat says now may be the time to scrap the the Senate rule requiring a 60-vote supermajority to pass legislation.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing new misconduct allegations, after a female aide accused him of groping her.

N.Y. Assembly To Open Impeachment Investigation On Gov. Cuomo

7:16pm March 11, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Speaker Carl Heastie said he has authorized a committee to look into sexual misconduct allegations, including one that Cuomo groped a staff member. Cuomo has denied the accusation.

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Kenneth Harrelson, identified in an FBI affidavit as the man at center holding a phone in the Capitol Rotunda, is charged with obstructing an official proceeding, destruction of government property, entering a restricted building and conspiracy.

Florida Man With Alleged Links To Oath Keepers Charged Over Capitol Riot

6:13pm March 11, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Kenneth Harrelson faces four counts, including obstructing an official proceeding, destruction of government property, entering a restricted building and conspiracy.

A U.S. Border Patrol station in Texas is seen in 2019. Customs and Border Protection is now holding a record number of minors in warehouse-like facilities as the Biden administration struggles with an illegal migration surge.

Children Spend Days In Crude Facilities As U.S. Border Resources Overwhelmed Again

4:45pm March 11, 2021

A record number of minors are being held in warehouse-style facilities as the Biden administration struggles to address a cyclical surge of unaccompanied children and teens crossing into the U.S.

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The Main Takeaways After China's Annual Parliament Session

4:15pm March 11, 2021

by John Ruwitch

China wrapped up parliament and approved a decision that further erodes democracy in Hong Kong a day before a summit of four countries, including the U.S., looking to check China's aggressive actions.

Survey Reveals How Americans Think Biden Has Handled The Pandemic

4:15pm March 11, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds most Americans approve of President Biden's handling of the pandemic, right as Biden is set to deliver a primetime address on the pandemic.