Nov 04 COP26 president says end of coal is 'in sight' By Associated Press The president of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow on Thursday said “the end of coal is in sight,” as several major coal-using nations announced steps Thursday to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel. Continue reading
Nov 04 American Girl Dolls, Risk, sand make it to toy hall of fame By Associated Press The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk, recognizing each for their influence on the toy industry. Also inducted Thursday was sand, which it calls perhaps the most universal and oldest… Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate activists protest near COP26 venue, urge Japan to phase out coal By Associated Press Activists from No Coal Japan urged the Japanese government to stop financing coal projects overseas and to phase out coal domestically by 2030. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by next year By David Koenig, Associated Press Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new government rules were issued Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate activists block roads outside British Parliament By Associated Press About 60 supporters of the group Insulate Britain sat on the ground holding banners, blocking two roads around Parliament. Continue reading
Nov 04 More than a dozen nations commit to phasing out coal By Associated Press U.K. business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said it was a “milestone moment in our global efforts to tackle climate change.”… Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Fauci testifies on COVID-19 response in Senate hearing By News Desk Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee on Thursday about ongoing efforts against COVID-19. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse trial for Kenosha shooting continues - Day 3 By Amy Forliti, Tammy Webber, Michael Tarm, Associated Press The testimony at Rittenhouse's murder trial came from two witnesses who had been called to the stand by the prosecution but gave accounts often more favorable to the defense in the politically polarizing case. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 11:40 How a loss in Virginia, close race in New Jersey could affect Dem midterm plan The off-year elections have turned two key states red. The results of Virginia’s gubernatorial election are looming large on Washington as President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats feel mounting pressure to find a path forward on infrastructure and social spending… Continue watching
Nov 03 Judge won't change racial makeup of jury in Arbery slaying trial By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The judge in the trial of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery has declined to override decisions in jury selection Wednesday that left just one Black juror on the final panel of 12. Continue reading