Dec 06 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: Tensions over Ukraine run high ahead of Biden-Putin call In our news wrap Monday, U.S.-Russian tensions over Ukraine are running high ahead of Tuesday's video call between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. Three more members of a U.S. missionary group were freed in Haiti, after being held hostage… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 9:24 VA Sec. McDonough on benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, preventing vet suicide By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Joe Biden has vowed to improve veterans’ access to health care, prevent their suicide, and specifically provide benefits to those exposed to toxic air through burn pits while serving in the military. Nick Schifrin talks to Denis McDonough, the… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 7:53 A look at the life and legacy of former GOP Majority Leader, presidential nominee Bob Dole By Lorna Baldwin Bob Dole's storied political career spanned five decades, taking him from the heights of power in Congress to the lows of failed presidential bids. During his career, Dole helped shape the Republican party as a senator from Kansas, and majority… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 9:08 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Bob Dole, Georgia Gov. race, rising COVID cases NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the passing of former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole, the gubernatorial race in Georgia, and the current… Continue watching
Dec 06 Minneapolis police chief, who oversaw George Floyd response, announces retirement By Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press It's a blow to a department that has been reeling since four officers were charged in George Floyd's death. The 54-year-old Arradondo said it was time for new leadership at the department. Continue reading
Dec 06 Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator By Associated Press Dole died Sunday at the age of 98. He was a leader known for his caustic wit, which he often turned on himself but didn't hesitate to turn on others, too. Continue reading
Dec 06 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies in California By Beth Harris, Associated Press The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Department of Justice sues Texas over new redistricting maps By News Desk The Department of Justice has sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. Continue reading
Dec 06 Haitian gang releases 3 hostages, says U.S. religious group By Peter Smith, Evens Sanon, Associated Press A religious group based in Ohio has announced that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. Continue reading
Dec 06 Trump-backed Perdue challenges Kemp in Georgia GOP primary By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in next year's Republican primary for governor. Continue reading