Sep 19 Hundreds of water rescues take place as Imelda soaks Texas By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Forecasters say some places could see 40 inches or more this week. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Eric Garner’s mother, Al Sharpton testify about policing practices By Laura Santhanam The hearing is set to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump participates in reopening of the Washington Monument By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The 555-foot stone obelisk was closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems. Continue reading
Sep 19 Hurricane cuts power in Bermuda, but no deaths reported By Associated Press After the Category 3 storm passed by Bermuda, 28,000 customers on the island remained without power in the morning. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 7:31 What Fed’s 2nd interest rate cut in 3 months says about the U.S. economy The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the second time in three months in a bid to keep the U.S. economy growing. What indicators are driving the recent rate reductions, and what is the larger influence of economists on… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 6:35 Why Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks revoking emissions standards could be ‘catastrophic’ President Trump has announced that states will no longer be able to set their own fuel mileage and emissions standards, as they previously were empowered to do. California, for example, had an agreement with several automakers for voluntary adherence to… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 8:34 What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for the state’s lobster industry By Miles O'Brien The Gulf of Maine is known for lobsters, which form the foundation of an industry critical to the state’s economy. Due to climate change, the waters off southern New England have become too warm for the temperature-sensitive crustaceans, leaving Maine… Continue watching
Sep 18 California adds wage and benefit protections for gig workers By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The closely watched proposal could have national implications as lawmakers, businesses and unions confront the changing nature of work and the rise of the so-called gig economy. Continue reading
Sep 18 Michigan bans flavored e-cigarettes By Associated Press Federal health officials are investigate the cause of hundreds of serious breathing illnesses in people who have used vaping devices. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump bars California from setting stricter fuel standards By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The Trump administration is revoking California's authority to set auto mileage standards stricter than those issued by federal regulators. Continue reading