Jul 11 2 killed and 3 wounded in Southern California 7-Eleven shootings By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Police say two people have been killed and three have been wounded in pre-dawn shootings at four Southern California 7-Eleven stores. Continue reading
Jul 11 Uber lobbied politicians, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny around the world: report By Associated Press As Uber pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws and used a "kill switch" to thwart regulators and law enforcement. Continue reading
Jul 11 Trump associates' ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panel By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michelle R. Smith, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press An upcoming hearing of the House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection is expected to examine ties between people in former President Donald Trump's orbit and extremist groups who played a role in the U.S. Capitol riot. Continue reading
Jul 10 Brittney Griner honored at WNBA All-Star Game By Jay Cohen, Associated Press Griner, 31, has been detained since February after police at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. The eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges that could see a sentence of… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: Sri Lanka opposition leaders try to form new government amid political upheaval In our news wrap Sunday, Sri Lanka opposition leaders met to form a new government after the country's president and prime minister prepare to step down amid widespread protests, Japanese voters hand Shinzo Abe's political party a major victory, Russian… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 5:08 Why finding accurate facts about abortion has become more difficult in post-Roe America By Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, online researchers say disinformation about abortion has flooded websites and social media, and some of that disinformation is influencing policy. Misleading and medically inaccurate information even found its way into the Dobbs… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 8:18 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander,… Continue watching
Jul 10 Yosemite wildfire doubles in size as crews work to safeguard giant sequoias By Associated Press Campers and residents near the blaze were evacuated but the rest of the sprawling park in California remained open, though heavy smoke obscured scenic vistas and created unhealthy air quality. Continue reading
Jul 10 Biden considers declaring a health emergency for abortion access By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The president, in remarks to reporters during a stop on a bike ride near his family's Delaware beach house, said he lacks the power to force the dozen-plus states with strict restrictions or outright bans on abortion to allow the… Continue reading
Jul 10 Jan. 6 committee to focus on Trump as Bannon indicates he will testify By Farnoush Amiri, Hope Yen, Associated Press A lawyer for former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, who faces criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena, told the committee over the weekend that Bannon may now be willing to testify, according to committee members. Continue reading