Jan 14 WATCH: New York attorney general sues NYPD over Floyd protest response By Michael Sisak, Associated Press AG Letitia James' lawsuit includes dozens of examples of alleged misconduct during the spring demonstrations, including the use of pepper spray and batons on protesters, trapping people with a technique called kettling and arresting medics and legal observers. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Gov. DeWine says Ohio Statehouse to close amid protest threat By Associated Press The Statehouse and other state buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day as police officers, National Guard members and state troopers provide security and authorities prepare for possible protests by supporters of President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike… Continue reading
Jan 14 Government watchdog: DOJ failed 'zero tolerance' management By Colleen Long, Associated Press Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 "zero tolerance" border policy would result in family separations but pressed on with prosecutions even as other agencies became overwhelmed with migrants, a government watchdog report released Thursday has found. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lawmaker wants Dolly Parton statue at Tennessee Capitol By Associated Press A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Michigan attorney general holds news conference on charges in Flint water crisis By David Eggert, Ed White, Corey Williams, Associated Press The news conference is expected to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Continue reading
Jan 14 Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be 'Jeopardy!' guest hosts By Associated Press Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on "Jeopardy!"… Continue reading
Jan 14 Ex-Michigan health chief charged with manslaughter in Flint By David Eggert, Ed White, Corey Williams, Associated Press Michigan's former health director was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people who got Legionnaires' disease during the Flint water crisis. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 12:03 National Guard bolsters security in nation's capital ahead of inauguration Thousands of members of the National Guard will be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Biden's inauguration after the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol last week raised concerns over security. Many of those worries also extend to 50 state capitols,… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 3:59 News Wrap: COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. reach a new high In our news wrap Wednesday, pandemic deaths in the U.S. hit another high Tuesday with more than 4,300, the virus pushes the federal budget deficit to a new record, New York City is terminating all contracts with the Trump organization,… Continue watching