Feb 01 Democrats focus on unity as tensions from 2016 linger By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidates promised voters in Iowa on Saturday they would unify the party to take on President Donald Trump even as they kept up their criticism of each other and navigated the lingering divides from the 2016 campaign. Continue reading
Feb 01 Nigeria to address issues that led to visa restrictions By Sam Olukoya, Associated Press Nigeria's government pledged Saturday to try to address security issues the Trump administration cited in its decision to stop granting immigration visas to people from Africa's most populous nation. Continue reading
Feb 01 Trump to tout U.S. 'comeback' at State of the Union speech By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press White House officials say President Trump wants to use the nationally-televised address to highlight his administration’s efforts to bolster the economy, tighten immigration rules and lower prescription drug costs just as his reelection effort accelerate. Continue reading
Feb 01 WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control By Joe McDonald, Sam McNeil, Associated Press China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for“domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries. Continue reading
Jan 31 Coast Guard officer accused of domestic terrorism sentenced on gun, drug charges By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for firearms and drug offenses. Continue reading
Jan 31 Virus rattles Chinese American communities, canceling new year events By John Rogers, Associated Press As the virus has spread overseas, many residents of majority-Asian cities just east of Los Angeles say they are staying inside as much as they can and wearing surgical masks when they go out. Continue reading
Jan 31 Woman testifies Weinstein raped her twice By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein's trial says he raped her twice, once bellowing that she owed him as he dragged her into a bedroom. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 12:27 What Senate's rejection of witnesses means for Trump impeachment trial A majority of the Senate voted Friday not to allow witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial. As a result, the proceedings will likely end soon with his acquittal -- despite new reports about potentially relevant information former National Security Adviser… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 6:39 News Wrap: United Kingdom officially exits European Union In our news wrap Friday, the United Kingdom has officially left the European Union, after three and a half years of political wrangling. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Brexit's arrival in a televised speech. Also, the novel coronavirus outbreak has… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 6:03 Trump's new visa, green card restrictions are 'about bigotry,' says critic On Friday, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on travel to the U.S. from six countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Nigeria. It is also barring people from Sudan and Tanzania from participating in the U.S. Diversity Visa Program, which awards… Continue watching