Sep 24 Jobless claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data By Christopher Rugaber, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000, a historically high figure that shows that the viral pandemic is still squeezing restaurants, airlines, hotels and many other businesses six months after it first erupted. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: FBI Director Wray, national security officials testify on Homeland Security threats By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about homeland security threats Sept. 24 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: House Judiciary hearing on the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice By Courtney Vinopal The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Sept. 24 on oversight of the Civil Rights division of the Department of Justice. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH LIVE: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at the Supreme Court - Day 2 By Associated Press Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose Sept. 24 at the Supreme Court, as a series of memorial events this week to honor the late justice continues for a second day. Continue reading
Sep 23 2 Louisville police officers shot, but unclear if tied to protests By Dylan Lovan, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, John Minchillo, Associated Press Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery. Continue reading
Sep 23 Protesters resume call for justice after Breonna Taylor decision By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press Within minutes of the announcement, about 100 people marched down a major thoroughfare. Continue reading
Sep 23 Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Federal officials say a sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown will cause long-term harm if not reversed. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 10:35 Breonna Taylor case outcome suggests officers are above the law, says legal expert The killing of Breonna Taylor at the hands of Louisville police galvanized a national protest movement. On Wednesday, one of the officers was indicted on criminal charges in the case -- but they weren’t for Taylor’s death. Many in Louisville… Continue watching
Sep 23 5 of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most powerful Supreme Court opinions By Marcia Coyle Although there were many facets to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's evolution as a cultural icon, the strength of her legacy as a U.S. Supreme Court justice rests in the power of her words in her written opinions. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Fauci rejects Rand Paul's claims on herd immunity In our news wrap Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed cautious optimism during a Senate hearing about the outlook for a reliable coronavirus vaccine. But when Republican Sen. Rand Paul argued that herd immunity is working, Fauci shot back, “if you… Continue watching