Nov 08 Woman recalls 'complete terror' of Charlottesville car attack By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. Continue reading
Nov 08 Youth activists call on U.S. to help deliver $100 billion in international climate aid By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, William Brangham, Sam Lane “We're in the [climate crisis right now] because of empty promises, because [world leaders] prioritize themselves and their economies over the planet and the people,” South African climate activist Raeesah Noor-Mahomed said. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Biden honors 2021 NBA champs Milwaukee Bucks at White House By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Bucks were the first NBA champions to visit the White House in nearly five years, ending a Donald Trump-era hiatus. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Karine Jean-Pierre hold press briefing By Associated Press U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg welcomed the opportunity to highlight elements of the new $1 trillion infrastructure deal agreed to by Congress last week, describing it as "a big deal."… Continue reading
Nov 08 Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots to kids, info for parents By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots. Continue reading
Nov 08 As rules ease, travelers head to US for emotional reunions By John Leicester, Travis Loller, Associated Press New rules go into effect Monday that allow nonessential travel across America's land borders for vaccinated visitors. They also allow air travel from a series of countries from which it has been restricted. Continue reading
Nov 08 Aspiring border agent, dancer, engineer identified among Astroworld concert dead By Randall Chase, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Clearer pictures began to emerge Sunday of some of the eight young people who died when fans at a Travis Scott concert in Houston suddenly surged toward the stage. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: This California project is studying how to help people adapt to climate change By Tom Casciato As climate-change-fueled wildfires become the new normal there, the need to adapt to smoke and other hazards has become acute. Continue reading
Nov 08 What 1.5 means at COP26 and for the planet By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The 1.5 figure now it is the “overarching objective” of the Glasgow climate talks. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Trial for Ahmaud Arbery killing in Georgia continues By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Three white men are on trial for murder and other crimes in the slaying of Arbery, who was chased and shot Feb. 23, 2020, after he was spotted running in a neighborhood just outside the port city of Brunswick. Continue reading