Arts Mar 17 James Levine, former Met Opera conductor who faced allegations of sexual misconduct, dead at age 77 NEW YORK (AP) — Conductor James Levine, who ruled over the Metropolitan Opera for more than four decades before being eased aside when his health declined and then was fired for sexual improprieties, has died. He was 77. Levine died…
Politics Mar 17 Movement for Black Lives opposes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act The movement, which was formed in 2014, is a coalition of 150 organizations nationwide that helped drive the global protests against racial inequity last summer.
Politics Mar 17 WATCH LIVE: Senate budget committee holds hearing on income and wealth inequality The hearing is expected to begin at 11 a.m. ET.
Politics Mar 17 WATCH: Senate Judiciary committee holds hearing on Equality Act for LGBTQ rights The Equality Act is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress.
Nation Mar 17 Shootings in Atlanta area leave 8 dead, many of Asian descent A series of shootings over nearly an hour at three Atlanta-area massage parlors left eight people dead and raised fears that the attack was yet another hate crime against Asian Americans.
Politics Mar 17 WATCH LIVE: House homeland security committee holds hearing with Mayorkas on immigration A House committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Politics Mar 16 WATCH: Schumer holds briefing on southern border immigration, Cuomo Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will push for comprehensive immigration reform to get through Congress.
World Mar 16 Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests Violence has returned to Myanmar after demonstrators protesting last month’s military coup held small, peaceful marches before dawn and avoided confrontations with security forces.
Politics Mar 16 WATCH: House committee holds hearing with inspector general for Afghanistan Reconstruction The Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction is tasked with conducting audits and inspections of reconstruction efforts in the country.
Politics Mar 16 WATCH: Senate considers nomination of Julie Su to be deputy secretary of Labor In 2019, Su was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as the head of California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency.