Mar 23 Nation awaits key findings as Mueller wraps up Russia probe By Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency. The Justice Department was expected to release the main findings as soon… Continue reading
Mar 22 Police officer acquitted in fatal shooting of Antwon Rose By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press Former East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld had been charged with homicide for shooting Rose during a traffic stop. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 8:48 Will the Mueller report be made public? Will the Mueller report be made public? Blurb: The day has finally arrived for special counsel Robert Mueller to deliver his report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Attorney General William Barr confirmed receipt of the final report… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 6:57 How the Mueller report represents the beginning of ‘a new phase’ There are early indications that the Mueller report does not recommend any further indictments beyond those brought during the nearly two-year investigation. If true, does that mean President Trump is cleared of wrongdoing? Judy Woodruff talks to former federal prosecutor… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 7:10 News Wrap: Trump withdraws North Korea sanctions imposed yesterday In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced that he is withdrawing sanctions his administration imposed on North Korea just yesterday. According to Trump’s press secretary, Sarah Sanders, the president “likes Chairman Kim” and “doesn’t think these sanctions will be… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 5:51 Roads, towns and livelihoods are washed away in Midwest floods Ongoing flooding across the Midwest has left thousands of homes damaged and vast swaths of farmland underwater. Residents and public officials alike are trying to cope with washed-out roads, lost livestock, ruined crops, and a lack of supplies. Meanwhile, weather… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 4:01 Though Mueller report is complete, investigation ‘offshoots’ continue Although the Mueller report has been delivered to the attorney general, the public still knows little of what is contained within it. In addition, numerous other investigations sparked by Mueller’s work are ongoing. Judy Woodruff asks NPR’s Carrie Johnson about… Continue watching
Mar 22 GM announces plan to add U.S. jobs, new electric vehicle By Mike Householder, Tom Krisher, Associated Press Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from the president over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a factory north of Detroit. Continue reading
Mar 22 Midwest floods foreshadow national security threat posed by climate change By Margery A. Beck, Ellen Knickmeyer, Robert Burns, Associated Press The Missouri River floodwater surging on to the air base housing the U.S. military's Strategic Command overwhelmed round-the-clock sandbagging by airmen and others. They had to scramble to save sensitive equipment, munitions and dozens of aircraft. Continue reading
Mar 22 Indonesia airline cancels order for Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press It is the first announcement of a cancellation since Boeing's new model aircraft were grounded following fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Continue reading