Sep 10 Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas during protests By Associated Press The mayor said he still wants police to respond aggressively to prevent violence and vandalism. Hundreds of people have been arrested since the protests started in May. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Kamala Harris hosts conversation on challenges Black communities in South Florida face By Casey Kuhn Kamala Harris spoke with members of the community in Miami at Florida Memorial University. Continue reading
Sep 10 In a year of social distancing, virus alters how U.S. observes Sept. 11 By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The terror attacks' 19th anniversary will be marked Friday by dueling ceremonies at the Sept. 11 memorial plaza and a corner nearby in New York. Vice President Mike Pence is expected at both remembrances. Continue reading
Sep 10 Hollywood’s inclusion problems still run deep, study finds By Jake Coyle, Associated Press In many areas, speaking roles, behind-the-scenes jobs, LGBTQ representation, parts for people with disability — Hollywood remains far from reflecting the makeup of its American audiences. Continue reading
Sep 10 California fire that killed 3 threatens thousands of homes By Terence Chea, Brian Melley, Associated Press Several other people have been critically burned and hundreds, if not thousands, of homes and other buildings are believed to have been damaged or destroyed by the fire in the foothills of the northern Sierra Nevada, authorities said. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Barr announces results of DEA methamphetamine busts By Associated Press The initiative Barr discussed, dubbed "Operation Crystal Shield," was announced in cooperation with DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon in February. Continue reading
Sep 10 Despite judge’s order, plans being made for census layoffs By Mike Schneider, Associated Press In response to the judge's temporary restraining order, the Census Bureau said Tuesday it would refrain from laying off census takers who were in phases two or three of the three-phase door knocking operation. Continue reading
Sep 10 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs are stuck at a historically high level six months after the pandemic flattened the economy. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 6:21 What Woodward recordings reveal about Trump’s pandemic response A new book by legendary journalist Bob Woodward has sent shockwaves across the country -- and the 2020 presidential campaign. Woodward’s reporting includes audio recordings of on-the-record conversations with President Trump in which he admits he intentionally misled Americans about… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 3:02 Unprecedented fires engulf California as others ravage Oregon and Washington state By Stephanie Sy The American West’s wildfire disaster is only getting worse. As California struggles to corral widespread blazes, the governor of Oregon reported hundreds of homes had burned in her state. High winds are fanning uncontrolled flames, more power outages are expected… Continue watching