Jul 20 Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11’s ‘giant leap’ on moon By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Celebrations are in full swing across the country for the 50th anniversary of humanity’s first footsteps on another world. Continue reading
Jul 20 Iran tanker seizure linked to earlier act by UK marines By Gregory Katz, Associated Press Iran seems to view the armed takeover of the British-flagged oil tanker as a carefully calibrated response to the July 4 taking of an Iranian supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar, an operation in which Britain's Royal Marines played a… Continue reading
Jul 19 3 sentenced for violence at Virginia white nationalist rally By Associated Press Benjamin Daley, Michael Miselis and Thomas Gillen each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to riot. Continue reading
Jul 19 Over 3,000 federal inmates released under criminal justice overhaul By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The First Step Act gives judges more discretion in sentencing, eases mandatory minimum sentences and encourages inmates to participate in programs aimed at reducing recidivism. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump meets with Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins President Donald Trump marked the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon at an Oval Office meeting Friday with former Apollo 11 astronauts. Continue reading
Jul 19 Florida sheriff investigates Epstein’s time spent outside of jail By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The inquiry will focus on whether deputies assigned to monitor Epstein violated any rules or regulations while he was out on work release. Continue reading
Jul 19 U.S. expands ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy to include dangerous part of the border By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it will implement its "Migrant Protection Protocols" in Brownsville, Texas, across the border from Matamoros, Mexico. Continue reading
Jul 19 4 Chicago officers fired for Laquan McDonald shooting cover-up By Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press None of the four were charged criminally, however they were stripped of police powers and assigned to desk duty as their case proceeded. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 6:25 How FaceApp highlights a gap in U.S. privacy protections The growing popularity of FaceApp, a photo filter app that allows users to transform their features by adding or removing wrinkles, is sounding alarm bells among privacy advocates and lawmakers. There are questions about how the images of people's faces… Continue watching
Jul 18 New York climate law aims to drive dramatic changes over next 30 years By Mary Esch, Associated Press A new law signed Thursday by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets the nation's most aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions and is intended to drive dramatic changes over the next 30 years. Continue reading