Nation Jun 09 DOJ accuses Trump of showing off classified documents and defying order to return them The Justice Department has formally accused former President Trump of grossly mishandling classified documents. The newly unsealed indictment runs to 37 counts in damning detail. They allege Trump showed almost casual indifference to protecting secret material, that he defied demands…
World Jun 08 Millions of Americans warned to stay inside as wildfire smoke blankets eastern states A heavy pall of polluted air still blankets much of the eastern U.S and it may not dissipate for days as fires in Canada send vast curtains of smoke south. The bad air has officials warning that breathing it can…
Economy May 30 Debt ceiling and budget battle now in House where some in both parties oppose it The high-stakes battle over the debt ceiling and budget deal is now in the House of Representatives. The bill faces key votes as a potential national default looms next week. Some in both parties oppose the weekend agreement, but the…
Arts Apr 25 The life, career and activism of legendary performer Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte, a giant in the world of performance and activism, died Tuesday at 95. President Biden said Belafonte was "A groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame and his voice to help redeem the soul of our nation."…
World Apr 13 News Wrap: Biden touts strength of Ireland-U.S. relations in address to Irish Parliament In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden played up the shared history and values of Ireland and the United States on the second day of his visit there, the White House announced DACA recipients can apply for Medicaid and health…
Nation Apr 10 Gunman who killed four at Louisville bank was an employee there, police say Yet another American city has joined the seemingly endless list of places impacted by mass killings at the hands of a gunman. This time, it's Louisville, Kentucky, where four victims were killed and nine others injured, including two police officers.
Economy Mar 28 Congress investigates why bank failures were not prevented despite warning signs Tuesday started two days of hearings about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the role of federal regulators both before the bank's collapse and since then. Lawmakers from both parties criticized top officials and dug into what went wrong.
World Mar 27 Israel’s proposed judicial overhaul delayed amid unprecedented upheaval After weeks of protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday evening that he would delay, but not cancel, proposed changes to the country’s judicial system. His supporters say the legislation would rein in an out-of-control bench, while opponents call…
Education Mar 21 LA schools closed as workers strike for better wages and conditions A massive strike shut down schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and it's focused on higher wages and better working conditions. This school strike was not initiated by the teachers, who are still under contract, but by some…
World Feb 27 Renewed wave of violence between Palestinians and Israelis breaks out in West Bank The renewed wave of violence and vengeance between Israelis and Palestinians continued Monday as a Palestinian gunman killed a motorist near the city of Jericho on the occupied West Bank. The U.S. ambassador to Israel said the victim was an…