Sep 29 Dying winds give crews hope in Northern California wildfires By Janie Har, Associated Press The Glass Fire tripled in size Monday and the San Jose Mercury News says some two dozen homes have burned. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: U.S. military suicides up 20 percent over last year In our news wrap Monday, suicides in the U.S. military are up 20 percent this year over last year. Air Force and Army officials say the stress of COVID-19 and isolation may be partly to blame, and the Army says… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 12:10 2 views on the judicial philosophy of SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett Nominating a judge to the U.S. Supreme Court is one of the most important decisions a president makes. Who is President Trump’s newest pick, Amy Coney Barrett? John Yang reports and talks to John Adams, who clerked for Judge Barrett… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 7:15 Why U.S. airlines say they need more federal aid to survive U.S. airlines are facing a challenging deadline. A dramatic decrease in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic has many struggling to stay solvent, and several carriers say they'll be forced to furlough employees unless they receive more federal aid. Amna… Continue watching
Sep 28 Commerce secretary: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order By Mike Schneider, Associated Press A federal judge ruled last week that the head count of every U.S. resident should continue through the end of October. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 5:39 Waiting to set sail, idled cruise ships at anchor attract visitors in the UK By Malcolm Brabant Until the coronavirus pandemic struck, the cruise industry was enjoying a boom period, generating $150 billion worldwide per year. Now most ships have been grounded for months. But while operators wait to learn when they can sail again, the luxury… Continue watching
Sep 28 Governor seeks review of police protest response in Oregon By Associated Press Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she has asked law enforcement leaders to review “any alleged incidents” involving their officers during a protest in Portland late Saturday into early Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Newsom warns about ‘pressing’ wildfires in Northern California By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas and Associated Press The latest inferno began with the Glass Fire at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, and two subsequent fires merged with it, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Continue reading
Sep 28 Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty By Bruce Schreiner, Rebecca Reynolds Yonker, Associated Press Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors. Continue reading
Sep 28 U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools By Matthew Perrone, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus. Continue reading