GPB evening headlines for October 8, 2024
The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack
The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S.
Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a title, dies at 83
The charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and pitched himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame.
Colorado’s overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.
Trump secretly sent Putin COVID-19 tests during pandemic shortage, a new book reports
Vice President Harris is criticizing Trump over the reported shipment, which is detailed in a new book by the journalist Bob Woodward. The president's campaign has denied the reporting.
Lots of kids wear Crocs, but are they bad for young feet?
Crocs — those colorful clog like shoes - are popular with many kids and teens. But doctors say foot problems could be possible if they're worn constantly. Here's what to know if your kid wears Crocs.
A phone on a pole is capturing the soundtrack of a street corner in San Francisco
A San Francisco man has a new spin on surveillance technology. He uses a solar-powered android phone running the song identifier app Shazam to listen and record the music passersby are listening to.
