In Washington, D.C., we speak with veterans demanding the military improve its handling of domestic violence cases. Then in California, we introduce you to the father-son duo who were the first Black generals in the U.S. military. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Source
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The Scene: Jennifer Welch, Cookeville Children’s Theatre
Jennifer discusses the Children’s Theatre and how kids can get involved today.
This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she visits with Jennifer Welch from the Cookeville Children’s Theatre. They talk about the first show Jennifer did with the Children’s Theatre, how parents can get their children involved who has a talent for being on stage, and what she has not gotten to do yet in the theatre world.
New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.
Ukraine withdraws from key stronghold after months of battle
Ukraine’s military chief says he’s withdrawing troops from the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. Source
New book takes a deep dive into the life of judge who sentenced Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg’s trial for espionage captured the nation’s attention in 1951. The judge in the case, Irving Robert Kaufman, sentenced the couple to death in an infamous decision. Now, Martin J. Siegel is taking a look at Kaufman’s life and reexamining his legacy. Michelle Miller has more. Source
Crawfish shortage impacts Louisiana’s economy
Crawfish are a Southern delicacy that are always in high demand – but this year, they’re in short supply. The crustaceans are hard to find right now due to a devastating drought in the region, and that’s hurting a lot of wallets in Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
The life of world-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum
While hundreds of millions watched the Super Bowl last weekend, the sports world received shocking news: World-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash near Kiptum’s Kenya home. Kiptum, just 24, was a rising star. Brook Silva-Braga shares his story. Source
Boy staying in migrant shelter died of sepsis from strep bacteria, other infections, officials say
Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero had been staying with his family at the migrant shelter at 21st and Halsted streets. Source
Trump faces massive civil penalty after New York fraud trial
Former president Donald Trump is facing a massive civil penalty after a New York judge found he had engaged in a scheme to fraudulently inflate his wealth to banks and other lenders. Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $355 million, and has been banned from running a business in New York state for three years. His companies and two eldest sons also face penalties. Astrid Martinez has more. Source
Israeli troops say they have arrested 100 terror suspects after hospital raid
Israeli troops say they have arrested more than 100 terror suspects after a raid at one of Gaza’s largest hospitals. Israel also says that troops found medications with names of hostages, but none of the 130 Israeli hostages were found. Holly Williams has more from the West Bank. Source
Biden promises accountability one year after train derailment in East Palestine
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio to promise accountability for the community, which saw a train of chemicals derail there one year ago. The president blamed the wreck on corporate greed, calling it preventable, but protestors criticized his response. Meanwhile, residents say they are still worried about health effects one year after the chemical spill. Roxana Saberi has more. Source