Feb 15 Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle lawsuits with NFL By Barry Wilner, Associated Press In a three-sentence statement released Friday, the NFL said Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion cases against the NFL. Kaepernick and Reid filed collusion grievances against the league, saying they were blacklisted because of protests during the national… Continue reading
Feb 15 Justices to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices agreed Friday to a speedy review of a lower court ruling that has so far blocked the Trump administration from adding the citizenship question to the census for the first time since 1950. Continue reading
Feb 15 Drug company used rap video to push for higher fentanyl doses and sales By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The video is the latest eyebrow-raising piece of evidence in the trial, which has put a spotlight on the federal government's efforts to go after those it says are responsible for fueling the deadly drug crisis. Continue reading
Feb 15 Chicago police arrest 2 suspects in attack on Jussie Smollett By Don Babwin, Associated Press The investigation into black actor Jussie Smollett's account of being beaten in a racist, anti-gay attack took a sharp turn Friday when police announced the arrest of two black men they believe assaulted the "Empire" cast member. At least one… Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Reporter challenges Trump on his immigration facts By Joshua Barajas During President Donald Trump's remarks on a new national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, a reporter pushed back against the president's characterization of immigration and crime, asking: "What do you base your facts on?"… Continue reading
Feb 15 Time to expand the international coalition against Islamic State, Pentagon official says By Robert Burns, Associated Press "While the time for U.S. troops on the ground in northeast Syria winds down," says Pat Shanahan, U.S. Defense Secretary, "the United States remains committed to our coalition's cause, the permanent defeat of ISIS, both in the Middle East and… Continue reading
Feb 15 Amazon’s exit could scare off tech companies from New York By Michael R. Sisak, Josh Boak, Associated Press Amazon jilted New York City on Valentine's Day, scrapping plans to build a massive headquarters campus in Queens amid fierce opposition from politicians angry about nearly $3 billion in tax breaks and the company's anti-union stance. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 6:38 In upcoming interview, McCabe describes ‘panic’ at DOJ after Comey firing Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, says in an upcoming interview he feared President Trump would undermine the investigation into Russian election interference once Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. John Yang talks to NPR’s Carrie Johnson about McCabe’s claims… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 12:11 Parkland teacher who survived shooting calls arming faculty ‘asinine’ Thursday marked the first anniversary of a deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Across the country, Americans paused to observe a moment of silence in honor of the 17 lives lost in the tragedy. Amna… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 8:47 Political, business dynamics prompt ‘stunning reversal’ on Amazon NYC headquarters Amazon abruptly announced Thursday that it will not build a headquarters in New York, after some local politicians expressed strong opposition toward the company’s plan. The “stunning reversal” is a major blow to the politicians who helped broker the deal,… Continue watching