Politics Jul 18 Trump set to accept Republican nomination in 1st public speech since attempt on his life Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about…
Nation May 23 College leaders grilled by lawmakers in hearing over handling of campus protests College presidents were grilled again by the House Education Committee. The committee has held a series of hearings about antisemitism and protests, often focusing on private Ivy League schools. The focus has shifted to include public universities and the same…
Nation May 22 Small Iowa town becomes latest community devastated in active tornado season Search efforts continue in Iowa where a devastating tornado tore through a small city and led to multiple deaths. It was part of a series of twisters hitting the state on Monday. The most powerful tornado cut through the heart…
World Apr 29 Israeli barrage on Gaza continues as cease-fire, hostage release negotiations resume Fraught negotiations continue nearly seven months into the war in Gaza. A Hamas delegation left Cairo and is expected to return with a response to the latest cease-fire proposal. Secretary of State Blinken pressed not just for a cease-fire and…
World Apr 11 U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday, sending a strong message of unity to Beijing. The administration says the network of alliances and partnerships in Asia is expanding in direct response to actions by China.
World Feb 22 Continued Israeli airstrikes flatten parts of Rafah amid slow progress for Gaza cease-fire As the deadly bombing of Gaza continues, there is some progress towards a resumption of talks to release hostages held by Hamas and a cease-fire. Israel's Army Radio said the country's war cabinet approved sending emissaries to truce talks in…
World Feb 12 Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after Gaza raid to rescue hostages kills dozens It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed…
World Feb 05 Blinken returns to Middle East in push for Gaza cease-fire, release of hostages Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East hoping to make progress on a deal to pause the war in Gaza and release Israeli hostages. The Biden administration hopes the deal could lead to larger diplomatic initiatives across the…
World Feb 01 Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. The military's second-in-command kept President Biden in the dark when he was initially diagnosed in December and during subsequent hospitalizations. That prompted new…
World Jan 30 U.S. prepares response to Jordan attack as Qatar pushes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire As the U.S. moves closer to retaliating for a drone attack that killed three American troops in Jordan, leaders from Egypt, Israel, Qatar and the U.S are negotiating for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. Dr.