Oct 02 WATCH: Pompeo confirms he was on Trump-Ukraine phone call By Matthew Lee, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not give information about the contents of the call, saying only that he was well-versed in U.S. policy toward Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 8:03 Why it's so hard to stop images of child sex abuse The number of horrific images of sexual abuse against children being posted on the Internet has exploded in recent years. A New York Times investigation found that technology platforms like Facebook and Google reported some 45 million videos and photos… Continue watching
Oct 01 Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The law signed in May by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women realize they're expecting. It allows for limited exceptions. Continue reading
Oct 01 Judge rules Harvard is not discriminating against Asian Americans in admissions process By Collin Binkley, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs said in her decision that Harvard's admissions process is "not perfect" but passes constitutional muster. Continue reading
Oct 01 FCC can't stop states from enacting net neutrality rules, court decides By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The Federal Communications Commission can drop its own rules that keep internet providers from favoring some services over others, the court ruled. Continue reading
Oct 01 Dallas police officer who shot her unarmed, black neighbor found guilty By Associated Press A jury convicted Amber Guyger Tuesday in the killing of Botham Jean in September 2018. Continue reading
Oct 01 Las Vegas mass shooting anniversary sparks debate on gun control By Ken Ritter, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The U.S. government this year banned a device that helped the Las Vegas gunman shoot more rapidly. Continue reading
Oct 01 Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates his 95th birthday By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Carter became the longest-lived U.S. president in history this spring, surpassing George H.W. Bush. Continue reading
Sep 30 Trump officials redirect $34 million to cover gaps in access to birth control By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The decision comes after the Trump administration's abortion restrictions led to an exodus of clinics from the federal family planning program. Continue reading
Sep 30 California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals By Adam Beam, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses starting in 2023. Continue reading