Dec 13 Tight supply of Christmas trees leads to higher prices By John Raby, Associated Press Industry officials say everyone who wants a last-minute tree should be able to find one. It just might take a little more searching. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: House Judiciary Committee approves articles of impeachment against Trump By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House is expected to take up the two articles of impeachment next week. Continue reading
Dec 12 Pentagon tests long-banned ballistic missile over Pacific By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon on Thursday flight-tested a missile that had been banned under a treaty that the United States and Russia abandoned last summer. Some U.S. arms control advocates said the test risks an unnecessary arms race with Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 8:51 Should the federal government be able to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs? Americans spend more on prescription drugs than any other country in the world: about $1,200 per person every year. One in four say the cost is problematic, and some say they haven’t taken their medicine as directed as a result. Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 6:37 Ambitious Louisville study seeks to understand impact of trees on our health By John Yang Trees can add beauty and serenity to a neighborhood -- but can they also improve the health of its residents? In Kentucky, the University of Louisville — with help from the National Institutes of Health and The Nature Conservancy —… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 3:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on the algebra of happiness Digital communication and social media have revolutionized our culture, but for some people, they worsen feelings of isolation and depression. Scott Galloway, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, specializes in human wellbeing and has learned how… Continue watching
Dec 12 U.S. labor board rules for McDonald's in unionization case By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The National Labor Relations Board has ruled in McDonald's favor in a long-running case filed by 20 workers who were fired or faced retaliation for trying to unionize. Continue reading
Dec 12 Negotiators announce deal on government-wide spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The nearly $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill would stave off a federal shutdown next weekend. Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump says he'll expand child care, paid leave for workers By Darlene Superville, Associated Press One in four women go back to work within two weeks of giving birth because they can't afford to lose the pay or the job, according to the White House. Continue reading
Dec 12 Study shows hostility toward journalists by Trump fans By David Bauder, Associated Press It’s been true for some time that Republicans are generally more hostile to the news media than Democrats , but a study released Thursday found that’s much more the case for supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading