World Jan 06 After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland The divides opened by the Trump administration's operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro widened further. European leaders denounced aggressive statements by Trump about an American seizure of Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark. Meanwhile, tension and concerns are running…
World Jan 05 Maduro appears in U.S. court as future of Venezuela's leadership remains uncertain Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, appeared alongside his wife before a federal judge in New York on Monday. They were taken by American soldiers early Saturday on orders of President Trump. On Monday, administration officials were briefing members…
Politics Dec 18 Fact-checking Trump's claims in his politically charged prime-time speech President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night in a politically charged prime-time speech. In front of Christmas trees at the White House, he blamed Joe Biden and the Democrats in general for economic challenges and inflation. White House correspondent Liz…
World Dec 01 White House says U.S. fired twice at alleged drug boat, raising bipartisan legal concerns The White House confirmed that the military fired twice at a suspected drug boat during its campaign of airstrikes in the Caribbean. A source familiar with what happened tells PBS News that a second strike in early September came despite…
Politics Nov 10 End of shutdown in sight as some Democrats break with leadership to make deal with GOP At 41 days and counting, the end of the longest shutdown in government history could be in sight. A group of Democrats and one independent crossed the aisle to make a deal with Republicans. It still needs approval from the…
World Oct 29 A look at the destruction in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa's landfall as a Category 5 Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations. To discuss the ongoing rescue and relief efforts,…
Nation Oct 23 Arrests of current and former stars raise troubling gambling questions for NBA There are troubling questions for the NBA after the FBI arrested one of its players and a Hall of Fame head coach. They are among dozens charged in a federal investigation alleging illegal sports betting and rigged poker games organized…
World Oct 10 Displaced Gazans begin returning to shattered communities as ceasefire takes effect For the first time in more than six months, the guns have gone silent in Gaza. Palestinians and Israelis are saying tonight they hope this ceasefire will prove to be the end of the war. Palestinians used the respite from…
World Oct 09 Gazans and Israelis celebrate ceasefire deal with hopes for lasting peace Israel and Hamas signed the agreement President Trump proposed to pause their devastating two-year war in Gaza. Under the terms, Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military…
Politics Oct 01 Congressional leaders and White House refuse to compromise on first day of shutdown Attempts to end the government shutdown that began overnight have been unsuccessful. Democrats are refusing to vote without ensuring health care subsidies and Republicans say they won't negotiate until funding is secure. Federal workers are either on the job without…