Dec 31 Blackout causes nearly all of Puerto Rico to lose power on New Year’s Eve By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution says it appears the outage was caused by a failure in an underground power line. Continue reading
Dec 31 Military appeals court rejects Defense secretary’s order nullifying 9/11 plea deals By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The decision puts back on track the agreements that would have the three men plead guilty to one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty. Continue reading
Dec 31 Treasury Department says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, unclassified documents By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Treasury Department said in a letter to lawmakers Monday revealing the breach that "at this time there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has continued access to Treasury information."… Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 2:52 Jimmy Carter remembered as humanitarian and statesman By Laura Barrón-López, Jonah Anderson Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered as a humanitarian and statesman, more than 40 years after leaving the White House. The 39th president, who died Sunday at 100, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week before… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 10:15 A look at Carter’s accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion By Nick Schifrin, Judy Woodruff, Ian Couzens The world is remembering former President Jimmy Carter after he passed away at age 100. To discuss his life and legacy, Nick Schifrin spoke with Judy Woodruff, who has covered the Carters for more than 50 years; James Fallows, Carter’s… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 6:43 U.S. sees sharp decline in murders and other crimes in 2024 By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Sarah Clune Hartman The number of murders in the U.S. is declining at a rapid pace. While crime was a central focus of the election, with President-elect Trump alleging it was out of control in many cities, other crimes also saw declines. William… Continue watching
Dec 30 Once budding, Oklahoma’s weed industry faces tougher enforcement By Adam Kemp Ten new laws will begin to take effect in 2025. Here's what they mean for Oklahoma growers and dispensaries. Continue reading
Dec 30 Storm system spawning tornadoes kill 4 across southern U.S. By Makiya Seminera, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press A meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said Sunday there were at least 45 reports of tornado damage over the weekend across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Continue reading
Dec 30 The retail trends, winners and losers of 2024 By Anne D'Innocenzio, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Value was in vogue in 2024. Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 16:27 Remembering the extraordinary life of former President Jimmy Carter By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray, Jaywon Choe Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. The 100-year-old, known for his humble beginnings and unlikely road to the White House, was the longest-living American president. Special correspondent Judy Woodruff looks back… Continue watching