Only about 5% of doctors are African American. A neurosurgeon in training shows Adriana Diaz how difficult it can be for doctors of color to overcome barriers and how diversity can help improve care. Source
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Families reunite with sick children after hospital lifts monthslong visiting restrictions
The coronavirus has forced hospitals across the country to ban visitors, creating a terrible situation for some parents who have not been allowed to see their sick children face-to-face. But families in one community outside New York City are reuniting with their kids, after a children’s hospital lifted its monthslong visiting restrictions. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
New York attorney general’s office sues National Rifle Association
New York Attorney General Letitia James held a press conference announcing the state’s lawsuit against the National Rifle Association. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
At risk of closing due to pandemic, independent restaurants seek help from Congress
A new coalition of independent restaurants is pushing for congressional relief. Some analysts project one third of U.S. restaurants are at risk of closing for good. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Cattle ranchers and alternative meat makers are competing for a spot on your dinner plate
The coronavirus pandemic caused disruptions in the meat supply chain, opening a window of opportunity for plant-based burgers. Now cattle ranches and alternative meat makers are competing for a spot on your dinner plate. Barry Petersen reports. Source
No deal: Democrats and White House negotiators clash over coronavirus relief bill
After a more than three-hour meeting, Democrats and White House negotiators still don’t have a deal on coronavirus relief for nearly 30 million Americans. The president is now threatening to take executive action if the two sides can’t come to an agreement. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Protests mount against Lebanese government over deadly Beirut blast
People in Beirut are protesting against the government, after a giant explosion killed more than 150 people. They’re angry over accusations of government corruption they believe led to Tuesday’s blast. Imtiaz Tyab is in Beirut, speaking to survivors. Source
Major U.S. cities see elevated jobless rates amid pandemic
As the pandemic continues, the nation’s major cities are seeing elevated jobless levels, and Americans across the country are feeling the financial strain. Mark Strassmann has the story of two women who are fearful for their futures. Source
Judge dismisses lawsuit to invalidate proxy voting in the House
House Republicans attempted to block the change in House rules to allow proxy voting due to the coronavirus. Source
Vanessa Guillén’s murder a “tipping point,” Army secretary says
Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said. Source