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
Sep 18 Facebook still auto-generates Islamic State and al-Qaida pages By Desmond Butler, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press On Wednesday, U.S. senators on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will be questioning representatives from social media companies. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump names hostage envoy Robert O'Brien as new national security adviser By Associated Press President Donald Trump tapped O'Brien to replace John Bolton who departed the post last Monday. Continue reading
Sep 18 Number of abortions in U.S. falls to lowest since 1973 By David Crary, Associated Press A new report illustrates that abortions are decreasing in all parts of the country, whether in Republican-controlled states seeking to restrict abortion access or in Democratic-run states protecting abortion rights. Continue reading
Sep 17 Utah joins nearly 2 dozen US states spending on 2020 Census By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Utah became the latest on Monday as its GOP-dominated Legislature voted to spend $1 million on outreach for the census, a first for the state that's one of the youngest and fastest-growing in the country. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 9:13 How Texas gun owners feel about background checks, red flag laws By William Brangham, Kate Grumke In the aftermath of recent mass shootings, calls for expanding gun safety regulations have increased. Although some of these ideas are popular among Americans overall, how do gun owners specifically feel about them? William Brangham talks to gun owners in… Continue watching