Feb 19 National shortage of forensic nurses frustrates rape victims By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Only about 150 of the state's 94,000 registered nurses are credentialed forensic nurses. … Continue reading
Feb 19 North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline By James MacPherson, Associated Press Opponents say the expansion would increase the possibility of an oil spill. They argue the commission should have considered effects all along the line and not solely at the pump station location. Continue reading
Feb 19 In South Carolina, Sanders could get a boost from billionaire Steyer By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Steyer has been courting black voters in the state and has spent tens of millions on ads. That could siphon support from Biden, creating an opening for Sanders. Continue reading
Feb 19 Super PACs support Warren, Klobuchar whether they like it or not By Sara Burnett, Associated Press A super PAC may raise and spend unlimited amounts of money, including from corporations and unions, to campaign independently for candidates for federal office. … Continue reading
Feb 19 University of Michigan investigates doctor sex abuse claims By Jeff Karoub, Mike Householder, Associated Press The university said in a statement that an outside, independent investigation has been launched into the allegations against Robert E. Anderson, the former director of University Health Service and an athletic team physician. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: New historic footage of Marines shows larger battle at Iwo Jima By Greg Wilsbacher, The Conversation When most Americans think of the World War II battle for Iwo Jima – if they think of it at all, 75 years later – they think of one image: Marines raising the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi, the island’s… Continue reading
Feb 18 Bernie Sanders’ campaign to request recount of Iowa caucuses By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign plans to ask for a partial recount of the Iowa caucus results after the state Democratic Party released results of its recanvass that show Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in an effective tie. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 11:05 How unusual are Trump’s pardons and DOJ criticism? 2 former judges weigh in On Tuesday, President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of 11 people he said had served enough time or been treated unfairly. The moves come as the president has sharply criticized the Department of Justice for its handling of the… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 6:52 How 2020 Democrats are faring in new national poll Six Democratic presidential candidates will debate Wednesday night in Nevada, with a new face joining onstage. Michael Bloomberg will participate for the first time this primary cycle, as scrutiny over his record intensifies. Lisa Desjardins reports on the candidate's efforts… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 9:08 Why Trump’s outreach to black voters is raising ethical questions President Trump is appealing to black voters ahead of November’s general election, touting his economic record and arguing Democrats haven’t delivered for African American communities. But some of his methods, and those of his supporters, have drawn scrutiny. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching