Jul 24 Judge blocks US agents from arresting observers in Portland By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Federal agents appeared to deploy tear gas early Friday to force thousands of demonstrators from crowding around the federal courthouse. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Officials testify on how FEMA will respond to natural disasters amid the pandemic By Associated Press The virus has overstretched states and left many people wondering how to safely respond to disasters while preventing the spread of more infections. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Olympic runner Jim Ryun By Associated Press The Wichita native entered the record books in 1964 at age 17 by becoming the first high school runner to break the 4-minute barrier in the mile with a time of 3 minutes, 59 seconds. Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump administration lets New Yorkers back into federal travelers program By Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday it had lifted a ban that dates back to February. The administration cited a still-existing state law that lets immigrants in the country without legal authorization obtain state driver's licenses and limited federal… Continue reading
Jul 23 Virginia board changes high school’s name from Robert E. Lee to John Lewis By Associated Press Virginia's largest school system is removing the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from one of its high schools in favor of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The Fairfax County School Board approved the change during a meeting… Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 7:01 News Wrap: Senate GOP says it has tentative deal on pandemic aid bill In our news wrap Thursday, as confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. top 4 million, another 1.4 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Senate Republicans say they have a tentative agreement with the White House for a new aid… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 3:15 Trump says he’ll send federal agents to more cities — even though they don’t want them By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump is sending federal law enforcement into cities he claims are being overrun by violence -- even as local officials tell him the officers are not needed or welcome. Many of the agents are dressed in military-style gear that… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 7:05 Trump’s deployment of federal forces to U.S. cities akin to ‘invasion,’ Ridge says The divide between President Trump and local leaders in places where he has deployed federal agents is widening. This week, 15 mayors asked Trump to withdraw federal forces from their cities, citing “fundamental constitutional protections.” Former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge,… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:16 No officers have been charged in the killing of Breonna Taylor. Will they? By John Yang, Courtney Norris Weeks before George Floyd's death fueled national protests over racism and police violence, the killing of Breonna Taylor sparked outrage in Louisville, Kentucky. Her case has now become a national touchpoint for protesters, who often chant, “say her name.” As… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:45 Can MLB play ball and still avoid an outbreak? Months after the start of spring training, the first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season will be thrown Thursday night. Opening Day gets underway with the Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees. But the season will be… Continue watching