Feb 11 Report highlights dangers for asylum seekers in Mexican city By María Verza, Associated Press A new report says the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo continues to be a dangerous place for asylum seekers waiting to cross into the United States after being sent back to await the outcome of their petitions. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 3:16 How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure By Cristina Quinn Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. But she underwent an experimental amputation surgery… Continue watching
Feb 11 Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges By Associated Press Smollett was originally charged the following month with disorderly conduct for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators. Continue reading
Feb 11 Virginia lawmakers approve Confederate statue removal bills By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press After a violent 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Republican lawmakers had rejected renewed calls for the controversial statues to be removed from public places. … Continue reading
Feb 11 U.S. regulators expand antitrust probe into 5 giant tech companies By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Federal regulators are ramping up their investigation of the market dominance of five giant tech companies. Continue reading
Feb 11 Defense rests without Weinstein testifying at rape trial By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press As expected, Weinstein chose not to tell his own story at the risk of having prosecutors grill him on cross-examination about disturbing allegations that six of his accusers detailed for a Manhattan jury of seven men and five women. Continue reading
Feb 11 Oil from federal lands tops 1 billion barrels as Trump eases industry rules By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Oil production from federally-managed lands and waters topped a record 1 billion barrels last year, federal officials said Tuesday, as technological advances helped drive development in new areas and the Trump administration eases rules on the industry. Continue reading
Feb 11 Federal judge clears way for T-Mobile's takeover of Sprint By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Once that happens, the number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: NCAA head testifies on compensating college athletes By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The NCAA has turned to Congress to step in as more and more states follow the lead of California, where a law set to take effect in 2023 clears the way for athletes to earn endorsement money. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell says economy looks resilient despite risk of China virus By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Powell said the Fed is monitoring developments stemming from the coronavirus, which he said "could lead to disruptions in China that spill over to the rest of the global economy."… Continue reading