Apr 22 At least 3 people shot during 'active threat' in northwest D.C. By Michael Balsamo, Carole Feldman, Associated Press Police say at least three people were injured in a shooting Friday in northwest Washington, D.C., and city officials are warning people in the area to stay inside because of an “active threat.”… Continue reading
Apr 22 Federal officials' plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Continue reading
Apr 22 Voting rights groups sue over Florida congressional map By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The suit alleges the new map violates provisions of the Florida Constitution that prohibit districts from diluting the electoral power of minorities and from being drawn to benefit one political party over another. Continue reading
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 22 Mourners gather at funeral after Patrick Lyoya shooting By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded Friday that authorities publicly identify the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man and native of Congo who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a struggle. Continue reading
Apr 22 Family seeks prosecution in 1955 kidnapping that led to the murder of Emmett Till By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Carolyn Bryant Donham was named nearly 67 years ago in a warrant that accused her in Till's abduction, yet she was never arrested or brought to trial. Continue reading
Apr 22 Stocks open lower on Wall Street, capping another bumpy week By Associated Press Health care stocks were leading the way lower. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: On Earth Day, Biden signs order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire By Matthew Daly, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: WHO says global COVID-19 cases drop by nearly a quarter In our news wrap Thursday, winds are expected to intensify as firefighters battle a growing wildfire outside of Flagstaff, Arizona. The World Health Organization said today that global COVID-19 cases dropped by nearly a quarter last week. And the total… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 6:35 'Don't Say Gay' causes unexpected showdown between Florida, Disney corporation By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings The Walt Disney Company is more than a giant corporation. To many, it's long been synonymous with family entertainment. It's now caught up in a much larger battle in Florida tied to the country's cultural and political divides, prompted by… Continue watching