Nation Nov 02 Train derailment, acid leak prompts evacuations in Louisiana Eric Deroche, St. James homeland security director, said a tank car was leaking hydrochloric acid that would have to be neutralized and removed. Government websites say that inhaling fumes from the corrosive chemical can damage the lungs.
World Nov 02 Germany to force plastic makers to help pay for cleanups The Cabinet on Wednesday agreed on a bill that makers of products containing single-use plastic will need to pay into a central fund managed by the government starting in 2025.
Arts Nov 02 Belgian climate activists to serve 1 month in prison for targeting Vermeer painting Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in a climate protest last week have been sentenced to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action "crossed a line" of acceptable protest.
Politics Nov 02 Abortion rights protesters briefly interrupt Supreme Court arguments It was the first courtroom disruption since the court’s decision in June that stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade.
Politics Nov 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on worker training, touts building of infrastructure President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday afternoon on developing an equitable workforce for infrastructure jobs.
World Nov 02 WATCH: State Department applauds peace deal in Ethiopia The 2-year conflict produced hundreds of thousands of victims and enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw.
Politics Nov 02 WATCH: White House holds briefing as police continue investigation into attack of Paul Pelosi After weeks of reassuring talk about America's economy and inflation, President Joe Biden is turning to a darker, more urgent message, warning in the final days of midterm election voting that democracy itself is under threat.
Arts Nov 01 Taylor Swift sets Billboard Hot 100 record, announces 27-date U.S. stadium tour Word of the tour came a day after Swift became the first artist in history to claim the top 10 slots of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with tracks from her new record “Midnights.”…
Politics Nov 01 WATCH: Pentagon says Saudis believe Iran is prepping an attack on kingdom Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Nation Nov 01 Chicago Halloween shooting injures 15, including 3 children Chicago police say as many as 15 people, including three children, were injured in a drive-by shooting Halloween night.