World Apr 06 U.S. report on Afghanistan evacuation blames intelligence failures, Trump administration The Biden White House put out its long-awaited report on the widely criticized fall of Afghanistan. U.S. forces hastily withdrew in August 2021 as the Taliban re-captured the country. Amid the chaos, a suicide bombing killed 13 U.S. troops and…
Nation Apr 06 Investigation reveals widespread sexual abuse and cover-ups by Archdiocese of Baltimore More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused over 600 children, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. A long-awaited report revealed the horrific scope of abuse and cover-ups spanning some eight decades.
Politics Apr 06 Justice Thomas took lavish trips paid for by GOP donor, investigative report says Private jets, lavish trips and access to exclusive clubs were provided to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for more than two decades by a Republican megadonor, according to reporting by ProPublica. The trips were valued in the hundreds of thousands…
Politics Apr 05 The political fallout from the felony charges against Trump Following his arrest and arraignment, former President Donald Trump returned to his Florida estate where he delivered a defiant and embittered address. While his indictment has been written into the history books, the political impact is an account still being…
Nation Apr 05 The potential dangers as artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated and popular Over the past few months, artificial intelligence has managed to create award-winning art, pass the bar exam and even diagnose illnesses better than some doctors. But as AI grows more sophisticated and popular, the voices warning against the potential dangers…
Politics Apr 04 Trump arrest and call for protests spark concerns about potential political violence Former President Donald Trump's calls for protests regarding his arrest have sparked concerns about the possibility of fresh political violence. Laura Barrón-López reports on how security officials are monitoring and preparing for a host of threats.
Nation Apr 04 Presidential historian says Trump arrest 'a painful day' for America The arrest and arraignment of a former president mark a turning point in American history. To put the charges against Donald Trump into a historical context, Geoff Bennett spoke with presidential historian Michael Beschloss.
Politics Apr 03 Chicago sees record early voter turnout in runoff election to pick next mayor Chicago voters head to the polls Tuesday for a final chance to cast ballots in the mayor’s race. County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is facing off against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas. Both of them beat a crowded field…
Politics Mar 31 Republicans rally around Trump after indictment over hush-money payments The historic indictment of Donald Trump set off a frenzied 24 hours of reaction from some of the former president's closest allies and GOP rivals. With just a few days before Trump’s arraignment, Geoff Bennett has the latest from New…
World Mar 30 Russia arrests American journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charges For the first time in nearly 40 years, Russian authorities arrested an American journalist on espionage charges. Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal was detained on Wednesday while reporting in central Russia. It’s an escalation of a Kremlin campaign…