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Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat

Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

U.S. gross domestic product grew at a record 33.1 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.
by Scott Horsley

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Philadelphia pledges better response after Black man's death

Philadelphia pledges better response after Black man's death

Philadelphia police pledged to release 911 tapes and police body camera footage "in the near future" in the shooting death of a Black man with a history of mental health problems, a death that prompted protests, widespread vandalism and an overnight curfew days before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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During a mental health crisis, a family's call to 911 turns tragic

During a mental health crisis, a family's call to 911 turns tragic

A mother in Lancaster, Pa., tried for years to help her grown son get consistent treatment for schizophrenia. Then, hoping to get him involuntarily committed for care, the family called the police.
by Brett Sholtis

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Drinking more during the pandemic? You're not alone

Drinking more during the pandemic? You're not alone

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Dr. Joseph Lee, medical director of Hazelden Betty Ford Youth Continuum, and a 45-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous to talk about the danger of using alcohol to ease the stress of daily life and how to get help.
by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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Walz: State plans to launch COVID-19 testing effort among young adults

Walz: State plans to launch COVID-19 testing effort among young adults

Minnesotans ages 18 to 35 who are infected but don’t have any symptoms are driving much of the virus’ spread. Gov. Tim Walz says plans are underway to make testing easily available to people in that age range, a group that amounts to hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.
by Dan Gunderson and Catharine Richert

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