Nov 19 Hospital psychiatric wards now feel more like prisons, some say By Associated Press Regulators say the new guidelines leave room to protect patient dignity and privacy, but many hospital officials tasked with updating facilities and their procedures say they’ve gone too far. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 10:29 Trump's intervention in military legal cases sparks debate Last Friday, President Trump intervened in the legal cases of three U.S. service members accused of war crimes. Against the advice of the Pentagon, Trump pardoned two of the men and reinstated the rank of the third. The moves reignited… Continue watching
Nov 18 U.S. officials granting $29 million for coastal protection By Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press The $29 million in grants announced Monday are being matched by nearly $60 million from government agencies and nonprofits in 20 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 3:02 Is the distinction between migrant and refugee meaningful? By Dina Nayeri Under President Trump, American immigration policy has been in the spotlight. While Trump may talk the most about stopping illegal entry into the U.S., he is also taking action to reduce the volume of legal migrants the country accepts as… Continue watching
Nov 18 Long-running coal plant on Navajo Nation stops production By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Cheaper prices for power produced by natural gas, rather than environmental regulations, led the owners to decide in 2017 to close it. Continue reading
Nov 18 More land affected by Keystone pipeline leak than originally thought By James MacPherson, Associated Press State regulators now estimate the oil spill affected about 209,100 square feet of land near Edinburg, North Dakota. Continue reading
Nov 18 Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump financial records By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts is ordering an indefinite delay in the House of Representatives’ demand for President Donald Trump’s financial records. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump is backing off banning flavored e-cigarettes By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have warned Trump that a vaping crackdown could cost him with voters. Continue reading
Nov 18 Police say 3 killed in shooting at Oklahoma Walmart By Associated Press Two victims were shot inside a car and the third was in the parking lot outside the store in Duncan, Police Chief Danny Ford said. Continue reading
Nov 18 Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court bench after stomach bug By Associated Press Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg missed time last week with what the court described as a stomach bug. Continue reading