Feb 14 On Democracy By Vanessa Dennis A series that explores the laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today. Continue reading
Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. Continue reading
Feb 13 Egg prices are already climbing. Is the nation’s surging demand for breakfast making them higher? By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press A bird flu outbreak that forced egg producers to slaughter their flocks is making supplies scarcer and pushing up prices - and a surging demand for breakfast may be adding to this. Continue reading
Feb 13 Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires as ice and snow hit East Coast By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in areas where hillsides were burned bare by the Palisades Fire, which was the most destructive in LA history, over concerns about potential debris flows during thunderstorms. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:22 House Republicans reveal their budget blueprint By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura House Republicans release their long-promised budget outline as they seek to fulfill President Trump’s agenda while cutting both the deficit and taxes. But it remains unclear whether the plan will achieve those goals, or if it even has the votes. Continue watching
Feb 12 Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison sentence By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling R&B songwriter was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Continue reading
Feb 12 Monty the giant schnauzer is first of his breed to win best in show at Westminster By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. Continue reading
Feb 12 East Coast snowstorm cuts power to tens of thousands By Ben Finley, John Raby, Associated Press Heavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of crashes and left tens of thousands of residents in the dark. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 5:54 UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn More than 20 years ago, the U.S. became the leader in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. The Bush administration initiative Pepfar was the largest health commitment made by a nation to combat a single disease. But Trump's cuts have thrown… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 7:03 Students and teachers find ways to keep learning after wildfires destroy schools By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane Amid the devastation of the wildfires that tore through Southern California last month, thousands had their education disrupted. At least a dozen schools were burned or so badly damaged that students can’t return any time soon. William Brangham spent time… Continue watching