Aug 28 WATCH: Dorian hits U.S. Virgin Islands as Category 1 hurricane By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico on Wednesday faced its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria as Tropical Storm Dorian neared the U.S. territory at near-hurricane force — and forecasters said it could grow to Category 3… Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 6:37 Despite Epstein's death, his accusers vow their fight for justice endures When accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail, some of his alleged victims reacted with outrage that he had robbed them of the chance to face him in court. But more than a dozen… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 5:17 Still recovering from Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian Less than two years after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, Tropical Storm Dorian is bearing down on the island. Much of the territory’s infrastructure, including its power grid and water systems, is still recovering from Maria -- and is thus… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 6:26 Could Trump really host the next G-7 at one of his own properties? The G-7 summit that just concluded was held in coastal France, but the U.S. will be hosting the next meeting -- and President Trump has suggested his Miami golf resort as a possible venue. The remark immediately drew questions and… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 3:14 Managing school stress by bringing yoga into the classroom By Student Reporting Labs The back-to-school period can mean a stressful transition for students, parents and teachers alike. To help them manage that anxiety, the nonprofit program Y.O.G.A. for Youth is bringing techniques for mindfulness and relaxation to the classroom. Damien Henson of Student… Continue watching
Aug 27 U.S. moves FEMA, Coast Guard money to fund border programs By Colleen Long, Associated Press The news comes as hurricane season is ramping up and Tropical Storm Dorian is barreling toward South Florida. Continue reading
Aug 27 People find women's sports 'more inspiring' than men's. Here's how you can watch now By Gretchen Frazee Women's sports aren't always given prime-time slots, but there are still plenty of games and tournaments to watch. Continue reading
Aug 27 Now free from legal limbo, Meek Mill eyes prison reform By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The negotiated plea comes after an appeals court threw out his conviction last month over doubts about the arresting officer's credibility. The 32-year-old rapper, born Robert Williams, is now free of a criminal justice system he hopes to reform. Continue reading
Aug 27 Federal judge blocks Missouri's 8-week abortion ban By Associated Press U.S. District Judge Howard Sachs put a pause on the law as a legal challenge against it plays out in court. Continue reading
Aug 27 Dozens of Epstein accusers pour out their anger in court By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Financier Jeffrey Epstein had pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges and was held without bail, accused of sexually abusing women in the early 2000s at mansions in Manhattan and Florida. Continue reading