The government of El Salvador has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to street gangs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, health conditions for the imprisoned gang members are far from ideal.

November 12, 2020 | 12:20 pm

How Pfizer’s genetic vaccine works against COVID-19

Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine may be 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results. The Food and Drug Administration must still authorize its use.

October 25, 2020 | 1:00 pm

Thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico live a life of struggle

Migration has slowed down during the pandemic but it hasn’t stopped. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

October 25, 2020 | 12:56 pm

Rural hospital closures impact communities in the U.S.

The U.S. Healthcare system is considered one of the best in the world but many rural hospitals are closing. John Zarella reports.

October 25, 2020 | 12:54 pm

Horse plasma could hold a key to COVID-19 treatment

Scientists in Argentina have developed a serum from antibodies produced by horses. It’s said to have the ability to reduce the severity of effects caused by COVID-19. Joel Richards has the story.

October 25, 2020 | 12:52 pm

Llamas give hope to scientists in the war against COVID-19

Current scientific research suggests that antibodies found in llama’s blood could offer a defense against COVID-19.

October 16, 2020 | 5:54 pm

More middle-class Mexicans falling into poverty due to COVID unemployment

Unemployment due to the coronavirus is impacting many middle-class Mexicans. See how many are slipping into poverty.

October 13, 2020 | 7:07 pm

See how world leaders fared after their COVID illnesses

We look at U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the U.K. and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil to see how each fared before and after their coronavirus illnesses.

Digital Originals

How black activists helped bring out more voters in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election

Activists on the ground and online worked tirelessly to make sure more people of color made it to the polls for the 2020 Presidential election in the United States.

2020 Election: What role did misinformation play?

Did misinformation play a role in the 2020 presidential election?

The threat of white nationalism in the wake of the 2020 election

Researchers have voiced concerns over the threat of white nationalist and right-wing extremism in the U.S. as the Trump administration winds down.

Election 2020: This is who Biden owes his win to

Using the inexact science of exit polling, we break down what groups likely gave Joe Biden his presidential win.

The Heat

The Heat: U.S. politics

Presumptive President-Elect Joe Biden introduces his top cabinet picks and it includes several women and a Latino.

The Heat: G20 Summit

World leaders get together for an online G20 Summit. What did they have to say about COVID-19, the global economy and climate change?

The Heat: APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

Leaders from APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group, have pledged to work toward free and open trade to revive economies battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Heat: Unimaginable loss in U.S. to COVID-19

An unimaginable loss in the United States, more than 250,000 Americans have now lost their lives to COVID-19.

The Heat Podcast

How dangerous are right-wing militias in the US?

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The recent arrest of 13 men, some accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan has drawn attention to the threat posed by right-wing militias in the United States.

What is the UN doing to help combat COVID-19?

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World Today

Argentina pushes for humanitarian fund to fight COVID-19

Three Latin America members of the G20: Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases. They’re calling for a global solidarity pact to reduce the pandemic’s effect. See the latest information.

Medical workers face rising threats amid COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago

Hospitals are struggling to cope with a surge in positive COVID-19 cases in Chicago. Meanwhile, an added strain for hospitals this time around, is that staff here are also getting sick with the virus. See how medical staffs fight the Coronavirus in Chicago.

Brazil surpasses 6M COVID cases, hospitals overwhelmed

Brazil joins the U.S. and India as the only countries that have passed the six-million coronavirus cases mark. Hospitals have seen a surge of COVID patients this week, with 90 percent of ICU beds in Rio occupied. See the latest.

NASA’s goal to return to the moon still within reach?

President Donald Trump first proposed sending astronauts back to the Moon in 2017, but the NASA Administrator plans to leave the position after the next administration takes office in January. Can NASA really return humans to the moon in next four years?

Global Business

Technology and data under spotlight in the U.S. election

Many tech-related issues were on 2020 ballots across the country. See how tech issues impacted the election.

How Pfizer’s genetic vaccine works against COVID-19

Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine may be 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results. The Food and Drug Administration must still authorize its use.

Venezuela recession forces some to subsistence fishing

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has forced many businesses to close in Venezuela. The country is in the seventh year of one of the deepest recessions ever recorded in the world. Venezuelans head out to sea, fishing for survival amid crisis.

Back-to-school: Coronavirus shifts consumers habits

The back-to-school shopping season, which traditionally runs from mid-July to mid-August, is one of the most important annual events for U.S. retailers.

Big Story

BIG STORY – State of Fear: The U.S. Legacy in El Salvador

‘State of Fear: The U.S. Legacy in El Salvador’ takes viewers deep inside this ever-growing world of gangs and violence while examining the effects of migration and deportation on gang membership.

BIG STORY – Running Water: COVID-19 in Africa

‘Running Water: COVID-19 in Africa’ takes viewers to South Africa and Kenya to see the struggles faced by their citizens while examining the efforts being made by their governments, NGOs and residents to remain safe where little water is to be found.

Americas Now

Mexico’s Native Tongues Struggle to Stay Alive

When it comes to cultural inclusion, Mexico’s pre-Hispanic cultures are often ignored.

Crowded prisons in El Salvador raise Human Right Violation concerns

The government of El Salvador has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to street gangs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, health conditions for the imprisoned gang members are far from ideal.

Brazil’s Food Insecurity During COVID-19

The rapid devaluation of the Brazilian real has made all these exports more attractive on the international market.

The U.S. Government: Controlling protests with Federal Forces

2020 has been a year of demonstrations and political turmoil in the US. The answer from the White House to the protests has been a “law and order” campaign that included the deployment of federal forces. Mike Kirsh went to Kenosha, Wisconsin during an explosive […]

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