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PBS NewsHour – October 4, 2024 (03:28)
In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to leave in place two EPA rules aimed at reducing the oil and gas industry’s emissions of methane gas and mercury, the UN says the death toll of a gang raid in central Haiti has risen to at least 70 people and police in Pakistan clashed with anti-government demonstrators calling for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
PBS NewsHour – October 4, 2024 (06:18)
The Labor Department issued one of the last jobs reports before the presidential election, and the numbers are strong. It shows 254,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Overall, the report paints a picture of a robust American economy which remains a top issue this election year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
PBS NewsHour – October 4, 2024 (10:00)
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case.
PBS NewsHour, October 4, 2024 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (ET)
PBS NewsHour, October 4, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (ET)
PBS NewsHour, October 4, 2024 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
Prosecutors accused the former officers of viciously assaulting Nichols after a traffic stop even though he posed no threat
Three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers were convicted Thursday of federal witness tampering charges related to the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023, according to NBC affiliate WMC.
The witness tampering charges carry possible sentences of up to 20 years in prison. The civil rights charge against Haley carries up to 10 years in prison. They had faced up to life in prison if convicted on the harshest charges.
Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. John Yang reports.
Police brutality in the United States, the unwarranted or excessive and often illegal use of force against civilians by U.S. police officers. Forms of police brutality have ranged from assault and battery (e.g., beatings) to mayhem, torture, and murder. Some broader definitions of police brutality also encompass harassment (including false arrest), intimidation, and verbal abuse, among other forms of mistreatment.
Whereas racism is thought to be a major cause of police brutality directed at African Americans and other ethnic groups, it is far from the only one. Other factors concern the unique institutional culture of urban police departments, which stresses group solidarity, loyalty, and a “show of force” approach to any perceived challenge to an officer’s authority. For rookie officers, acceptance, success, and promotion within the department depend upon adopting the attitudes, values, and practices of the group, which historically have been infused with antiblack racism.
The Tennessean, – October 3, 2024
“I will never get my little brother back. But to see those officers held accountable for what they did and what they put our family through, did give me some hope for the future that maybe this won’t ever happen to another family,” she said. “But I’m just so thankful, I was smiling when I saw them get taken away.
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Massive Blasts In Beirut, BBC
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut caused explosions near the airport, reportedly targeting Hezbollah leadership, killing 37 and wounding 151 as evacuations continued in southern Lebanon.
Longshoremen Suspend Strike, Associated Press
The U.S. dockworkers’ union suspended their strike until Jan. 15 after a tentative wage deal, giving time for contract negotiations and easing holiday disruption concerns.
Hurricane Helene: Before & After Photos, USA Today
Hurricane Helene’s devastation, with 214 dead and millions still without power across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, is captured in striking before-and-after satellite images.
Bet on It!, Politico
A federal court ruling has cleared the way for Kalshi to relaunch fully regulated U.S. election-betting markets just weeks before Election Day, allowing political wagers on party control.
The Boss Comes Out for Harris, Rolling Stone
Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calling Trump “the most dangerous candidate in my lifetime” and praising Harris and Tim Walz for their inclusive vision of America.
Ground News
Google Considers Nuclear Power, For the Left
Google is exploring nuclear power for its data centers as part of its push for carbon-free energy, alongside investments in solar and thermal power, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
Video: Vance Says Trump Won in 2020, For the Right
JD Vance falsely claimed in a resurfaced clip that Trump won the 2020 election, dodging questions about Trump’s election conspiracy theories during his debate with Tim Walz.
Donald Trump’s health should scare you
Trump would be the oldest person ever to be president if he serves a full four year term. And yet, we know less about his medical history — or his current health — than any president in modern memory. What gives?
Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life
The Texas Republican finds himself in a real race. And losing is absolutely on the table.
CHRIS CRUCIAL: Is not voting for Trump *enough*?
1. To vote or not to vote?
Two prominent Republicans on Thursday made clear that they won’t be voting for Donald Trump this fall.
That Bolton and Kasich aren’t voting for Trump isn’t surprising. Both have been critical of the former president — and how he has transformed the GOP — for years.
But what is interesting to me is that neither man will vote for Kamala Harris — or, in Kasich’s case, if he is voting for Harris, he won’t say it publicly.
The Morning: What the Jack Smith filing tells us about Trump
Everything can be negotiated.
Trump views the entire world — business, politics, life — as one big negotiation. There are no facts. No hard and fast numbers. No truth. Just spin.
– December 13, 2024
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