Nation Aug 01 Crews struggle to contain rapidly spreading Park Fire in California An especially active fire season is exacting a huge toll across several Western states. In California, more than 5,800 personnel, 500 fire trucks and 40 helicopters are battling a fire larger than all of Los Angeles. The Park Fire, as…
Nation Jul 26 How massive wildfires in the West spread harmful particles across North America Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing,…
World Jul 24 U.S. athletes to watch in the Paris Olympics The 2024 Paris Olympics are here. The opening ceremony isn’t until Friday, but events are officially underway with men’s soccer and rugby. Millions of fans will descend on the city, as will athletes from around the globe. To preview the…
Politics Jul 23 Secret Service director resigns in wake of criticism for Trump rally security failure Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, ten days after a security failure nearly led to the assassination of former President Trump. Cheatle faced bipartisan criticism during testimony Monday before the House Oversight Committee. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carol…
Nation Jul 23 Activists demand reform and justice after deputy shoots and kills Sonya Massey in her home The Justice Department opened an investigation into the killing of a Black woman by an Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot her inside her home earlier this month. The probe comes after body camera footage was released, sparking protests and calls…
Politics Jul 22 House committee grills Secret Service director over security gaps during Trump shooting A little more than a week after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared in front of the House Oversight Committee and lawmakers from both parties were visibly angry with her testimony. It comes…
Politics Jul 18 Former Secret Service agent provides insight on security failures at Trump shooting The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna…
Politics Jul 15 Secret Service under scrutiny after ‘basic rules’ not followed at Trump rally The assassination attempt on former President Trump is raising major questions about the Secret Service and its security protocols. Chief among them, how was a 20-year-old with a rifle able to obtain a clear line of sight? Amna Nawaz discussed…
Nation Jul 12 Police refer felony murder charges in death of Milwaukee man held down by security guards Police referred felony murder charges in the case of a Black man who died after being held down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel. Video shows four individuals restraining D’Vontaye Mitchell while he was on the concrete and shouting…
Nation Jul 03 Jamaica pounded by winds and rain as Hurricane Beryl brushes island Residents of Jamaica hunkered down as heavy rains and punishing winds from Hurricane Beryl pounded the island. The center of the Category 4 storm passed just south of Jamaica Wednesday afternoon. At least six deaths have been attributed to Beryl…