Jan 21 Rare winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and northern Gulf Coast By Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Continue reading
Jan 20 U.S. border patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont south of border, authorities say By Associated Press In a statement, the FBI said that in addition to the agent, a suspect in the shooting was killed and a second suspect was injured and taken into custody during the encounter on Interstate 91 in Coventry, about 20 miles… Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 7:31 Juan Williams details 2nd civil rights movement in ‘New Prize for These Eyes’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In 1987, journalist Juan Williams helped illuminate the Civil Rights Movement with "Eyes on the Prize," a groundbreaking book that brought history to life and became an essential chronicle of the fight for racial equality. Nearly four decades later, he… Continue watching
Jan 20 Southern California to see gusty winds and extreme fire weather return By Associated Press Forecasters say gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 20 MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric. Continue reading
Jan 20 With the full embrace of Republicans, Trump returns to a changed Washington By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Donald Trump has taken the oath of office inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump makes sweeping promises while ripping into the country’s past leaders during his inaugural address By Steve Peoples, Nicholas Riccardi, Bill Barrow, Associated Press President Donald Trump's second inaugural address features similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities? By Colleen Long, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Incoming President Donald Trump has been promising a flurry of executive actions on Day 1. There are executive orders already prepared for Trump's signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations… Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation By Josh Boak, Matthew Daly, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation. Continue reading
Jan 20 Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States By Associated Press You can watch all Inauguration Day events Monday on our livestream here, find a planned lineup of events, review President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping promises and learn what’s changed since he was sworn into office eight years… Continue reading