May 05 The Kentucky Derby has a secret Latino history By E. Gabrielle Kuenzli, The Conversation That two top Derby contenders have their roots in Latin America is no surprise for those who study, as I do, the history of the sport. Many past Kentucky Derby champions hailed from the region – as have their trainers, owners… Continue reading
May 05 Trump taps ex-Obama border patrol chief as ICE Director By Associated Press President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading
May 05 Kentucky Derby shocker: Country House wins via DQ By Beth Harris, Associated Press Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one — into the winner’s circle. The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history. The owners of Maximum Security… Continue reading
May 04 Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he’s reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year. Continue reading
May 04 SpaceX launches supplies to space station after power delays By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station on Saturday following a pair of unusual power delays. Continue reading
May 04 No deaths as plane carrying US military crashes into river By David Fischer, Associated Press A chartered jet carrying 143 people from the U.S. military base in Cuba tried to land in a thunderstorm in north Florida and ended up in the river next to Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Authorities said everyone on board emerged… Continue reading
May 04 North Korea fires several short-range projectiles into sea By Foster Klug, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang’s growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide… Continue reading
May 03 What the new religious exemptions law means for your health care By Nsikan Akpan, Gretchen Frazee, Courtney Norris Advocates for reproductive and LGBTQ rights are questioning whether the administration’s rule is constitutional, and worry it will lead to women and LGBTQ people being denied health care. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 9:00 News Wrap: Record floods submerge the Midwest Record-breaking flooding from the Mississippi River has devastated the Midwest. On Thursday, waters rose above the record set during the Great Flood of 1993, and officials say it could be a month before the water completely clears. Meanwhile, the U.S. Continue watching
May 03 Watch 5:01 How the FBI began investigating a Trump campaign adviser in 2016 President Trump has long claimed U.S. intelligence agencies spied on his 2016 campaign. This week, he considered himself vindicated by a story in The New York Times detailing an FBI effort to covertly gather information from a Trump campaign adviser. Continue watching