World Jul 24 The impact of Israeli government’s controversial plan to overhaul judicial system Israel is in an uproar after the country's parliament backed a controversial plan to overhaul the judicial system by passing a law that weakens the powers of the courts. The measure has divided that nation, sparked mass protests and drawn…
World Jul 13 Biden visits newest NATO country as questions about Ukraine’s membership remain President Biden will soon land back in the United States after traveling to three European countries in five days. His last stop Thursday, after two days of NATO meetings, was the newest alliance member, Finland. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López…
Nation Jul 04 Fourth of July celebrations marred by mass shootings in several U.S. cities This Fourth of July has brought all of the annual festivities and fireworks. But it's all happening in the shadow of more mass shootings, including two Monday night in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. President Biden branded the attacks "tragic…
World Jul 03 Israeli military launches largest attacks on West Bank in nearly 20 years Months of clashes between Israel and Palestinian militants have come to a head in the occupied West Bank. The heaviest fighting in years raged in Jenin, leaving at least eight Palestinians dead and dozens wounded. The surge in violence raises…
Politics Jun 12 Miami steps up security ahead of Trump court appearance Former President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of an initial court appearance Tuesday on a raft of federal criminal charges. All of them relate to his handling of classified documents after he left office. Trump and supporters lambasted the…
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…
Science May 16 Why artificial intelligence developers say regulation is needed to keep AI in check Artificial intelligence was a focus on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Many believe AI could revolutionize, and perhaps upend, considerable aspects of our lives. At a Senate hearing, some said AI could be as momentous as the industrial revolution and others warned…
World May 15 Zelenskyy tours Europe to secure more military aid in Ukraine’s fight against Russia It is the largest conflict in Europe in more than 80 years, but Ukraine has questioned European commitment in its war against Russia's invasion. Monday, Ukraine’s president concluded a three-day tour of Europe and received new military and political support…
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."…