Sep 06 Watch 7:14 The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant… Continue watching
Sep 06 U.S. weighs whether it will release name sought in 9/11 lawsuit against Saudi government By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr faced a Friday deadline for deciding whether to release the name or to invoke a rarely used state secrets privilege and refuse to divulge the information. But Justice Department officials decided they needed more time and… Continue reading
Sep 06 Colorado asks EPA to lower state's air rating By Dan Elliott, Associated Press It's time to stop "sugar-coating" Colorado's air problems, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said last month. "Moving to 'serious' status finally helps us stop sweeping our air quality crisis under the rug and gives us additional tools to move urgently to… Continue reading
Sep 06 The 4 gun reform ideas getting attention now By Lisa Desjardins In the past month, Americans saw three mass shootings in which seven or more people were killed, sparking renewed attention on the issue of gun violence in Washington and around the country. Continue reading
Sep 06 U.S. limits amount of money Americans can send to Cuba By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Changes announced by the Treasury Department will limit remittances to $1,000 per person per quarter when they take effect on Oct. 9. Continue reading
Sep 06 Trump challenges California deal to limit car pollution By Tom Krisher, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department opened an antitrust probe into the July deal between Honda, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW to agree to stricter emissions standards than preferred by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 06 States hit Facebook and Google with new probes By Associated Press Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Gov. Cooper says Dorian strands hundreds on North Carolina island By Associated Press North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told reporters Friday morning that rescue teams are ready as soon as they can move in. Continue reading
Sep 06 Mexico says it has successfully reduced flow of migrants by U.S. deadline By Maria Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Activists say Mexico's crackdown has only forced migrants into greater desperation and more illicit, dangerous routes. Continue reading
Sep 06 Hurricane Dorian howls over North Carolina's Outer Banks By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Forecasters said large and destructive waves could reach nearly to the ceilings of one-story structures along the 200-mile string of barrier islands and spits. Continue reading