Jun 17 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5 In our news wrap Friday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines for children under age 5, the Federal Reserve doubled down on its pledge to curb soaring inflation, former Trump adviser Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty… Continue watching
Jun 17 Police say 3rd victim in Alabama church shooting has died By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Police say prosecutors are preparing to charge a 71-year-old man with murder in the shootings Thursday night at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church outside Birmingham. Police Sgt. Shane said the shooter occasionally attended services at the church. Continue reading
Jun 17 Heat stress blamed for thousands of cattle deaths in Kansas By Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press The final toll remains unclear, but as of Thursday at least 2,000 heat-related deaths had been reported to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the state agency that assists in disposing of carcasses. Continue reading
Jun 17 New Mexico official in election standoff avoids more prison time for participating in the Capitol riot By Michael Kunzelman, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press An elected official who is a central figure in a New Mexico county's refusal to certify recent election results based on debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines has avoided more jail time for joining the mob that attacked the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 17 Conspiracy theories fuel anger as New Mexico counties try to certify 2022 primary vote By Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Deep-seated conspiracy theories about the security of voting machines erupted into heated, angry outbursts Friday as the deadline looms for New Mexico counties to certify results from their recent primary. Continue reading
Jun 17 Iowa Supreme Court concludes abortion is not protected by the state constitution By David Pitt, Associated Press The Iowa Supreme Court has made it easier for lawmakers to limit or outlaw abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution. Continue reading
Jun 17 If Roe falls, some progressive prosecutors say they won't enforce anti-abortion laws By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Progressive prosecutors around the U.S. are declaring they won't enforce some of the most restrictive and punitive anti-abortion laws that GOP-led states have waited years to implement. Continue reading
Jun 17 Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal By Ed White, Associated Press More than 150 victims spoke or submitted statements during an extraordinary seven-day hearing more than four years ago. Continue reading
Jun 17 After Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics in NBA Finals, Stephen Curry more than a great shooter By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Curry’s spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame was locked up long before Thursday night, when he scored 34 points and the Warriors won their fourth title in eight years by topping the Boston Celtics 103-90. Continue reading
Jun 17 Alabama church shooting kills 3; suspect detained By Jay Reeves, Kim Chandler, Associated Press Police said church members were spared further violence Thursday evening when someone at the dinner subdued the gunman and held him until police arrived. Continue reading