May 09 Trump promises more hurricane relief for Florida Panhandle By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The president made the pledge to deliver more aid quickly as he rallied supporters seven months after devastating Hurricane Michael hit Florida. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 8:56 How scientists are trying to predict wildfire movement By Miles O'Brien It’s been six months since the most deadly and destructive wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and burned 19,000 structures in November 2018. But even at the peak of the inferno, some scientists moved toward… Continue watching
May 08 California to ban pesticide said to harm child development By Brian Melley, Associated Press The pesticide is in a class of organophosphates chemically similar to a nerve gas developed by Nazi Germany before World War II. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Domestic terrorism threat is growing, U.S. officials say in hearing By Colleen Long, Associated Press The FBI has more than 850 open investigations into domestic terrorism across the country, top counterterrorism officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
May 08 Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco in its stores to 21 By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press The world's largest retailer said the new rules will take effect in July in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. Continue reading
May 08 Drugmakers will have to reveal medication prices in TV ads By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press "What I say to the companies is if you think the cost of your drug will scare people from buying your drugs, then lower your prices," said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. Continue reading
May 08 Colorado shooting suspects were students at the school, police say By Kathleen Foody, P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press Two high school students shot and killed a classmate and injured eight others at a charter school in a Colorado community. Continue reading
May 07 1 dead, 8 injured after school shooting outside Denver By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Authorities did not release the name of the student who died, but said it was an 18-year-old man. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 7:34 For these states and cities, funding college is money in the bank By Hari Sreenivasan A majority of American college graduates leave school with tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. The issue of paying for college is so concerning that several 2020 presidential candidates have proposed forgiving student debt or making public colleges… Continue watching
May 07 Kentucky Derby winner Country House won't run in Preakness By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press After being declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby by disqualification, Country House will not run in the Preakness, ending any chance this year at another Triple Crown. Continue reading