Oct 24 L.A. prosecutors set to announce if they favor resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Prosecutors are set to announce whether or not they recommend that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 6:42 News Wrap: Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid strike In our news wrap Wednesday, Boeing reported a $6 billion loss for the latest quarter as striking union workers vote on a new contract, American Airlines was fined $50 million for the carrier's mistreatment of disabled passengers and wheelchairs and… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 6:43 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 7:58 As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers By Ali Rogin, Sam Weber By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a… Continue watching
Oct 23 North Carolina calculates at least $53 billion price tag for Hurricane Helene damages By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press The storm and its aftermath caused 1,400 landslides and damaged over 160 water and sewer systems, at least 6,000 miles (9,650 kilometers) of roads, more than 1,000 bridges and culverts and an estimated 126,000 homes, the budget office said. Some… Continue reading
Oct 23 McDonald’s attempts to reassure customers after E. coli outbreak linked to its burgers By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press An E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states. Continue reading
Oct 23 Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on sex crimes charges delayed until next year By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case. Continue reading
Oct 23 Helene’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped early voting in North Carolina By Makiya Seminera, Associated Press Elections officials, poll workers and voters in western North Carolina have been adapting in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction. Continue reading
Oct 23 Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid 6-week factory worker strike By David Koenig, Manuel Valdes, Associated Press Boeing has reported a third-quarter loss of more than $6 billion while waiting to see if striking factory workers will accept the company's latest contract offer. Continue reading
Oct 23 Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers pitcher who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63 By Beth Harris, Associated Press Valenzuela was one of the most dominant players of his era and a wildly popular figure in the 1980s, although he was never elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Continue reading