Dec 23 Watch 5:29 Why Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row By William Brangham, Saher Khan President Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners on federal death row who will stay in prison for life but will not be subject to executions. Biden's move is likely motivated by the incoming Trump administration's… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering head of United Health Care In our news wrap Monday, the man accused of gunning down the head of United Health Care pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of murder, former President Bill Clinton is hospitalized in Washington, D.C. after developing a fever, automakers Nissan… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 9:22 China’s foreign adoption ban leaves hundreds of children and families in limbo By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris China’s announcement in September that it was ending international adoptions was a crushing blow for families awaiting the arrival of their adopted children. The policy change has now left more than 270 American families in limbo, unsure of where their… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 2:37 Candy Cane Lane lights up St. Louis and brings the true meaning of Christmas By Gabrielle Hays For more than 20 years, one street in St. Louis, Missouri gets transformed every holiday season into a show of lights. But behind the sparkle of Candy Cane Lane there is an underlying motivation, demonstrating what many believe is the… Continue watching
Dec 23 Ex-police officer convicted of lying about leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader Tarrio By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson convicted former Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond of obstructing justice and making false statements after a trial without a jury. Continue reading
Dec 23 Biden changed 37 federal death sentences to life in prison. Victims and families are sharing a range of emotions By Jeffrey Collins, Ali Swenson, Associated Press The inmates include people who were convicted in the slayings of police, military officers and federal prisoners and guards. Others were involved in deadly robberies and drug deals. Continue reading
Dec 23 WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews glowing lava as it erupts again By Associated Press Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world's most active volcanoes. Continue reading
Dec 23 FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. What does help? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration recently announced plans to phase out phenylephrine, the key ingredient some cold and allergy pills. Continue reading
Dec 23 Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker By Mari Yamaguchi, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Dec 23 Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution. Continue reading