Sep 20 In Kavanaugh debate, ‘boys will be boys’ is an unscientific excuse for assault By Nsikan Akpan Scientists debunk four myths about teenage brains, sexual aggression and what we remember about assault. Continue reading
Sep 20 Anti-abuse activists pan U.S. Catholic bishops’ new proposals to curb sex crimes By David Crary, Associated Press The initiatives, announced Wednesday, include developing a code of conduct for bishops regarding sexual abuse and harassment, and establishing a confidential hotline — to be run by a third party — to receive complaints of sexual misconduct by bishops, and… Continue reading
Sep 20 Floodwaters inundate lake at North Carolina power plant, raising alarm By Michael Biesecker, Alan Suderman, Associated Press Duke Energy activated a high-level emergency alert at a retired coal-fired power plant in North Carolina as floodwaters from the nearby Cape Fear River overtopped an earthen dike at the facility and inundated a large lake. Continue reading
Sep 20 Tariffs could sow trouble for GOP candidates in farm districts By Kevin Freking, Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Tariffs on agriculture products have grown into an election-year threat to Republicans in rural districts that are heavily reliant on exports for their economy. Continue reading
Sep 20 Motive unknown in Wisconsin office shooting, police says By Todd Richmond, Scott Bauer, Associated Press Authorities said they still don't know why an employee at a Wisconsin software company went to his office with a pistol and extra ammunition and began firing on his colleagues, seriously injuring several, before he was fatally shot by police. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 2:46 Trump gets firsthand look at Hurricane Florence distress President Trump visited flood-ravaged North and South Carolina Wednesday to assess the response to Hurricane Florence and promise full federal support to an area that remains deluged. Officials are warning that the flooding may worsen still as rivers burst their… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 2:50 News Wrap: Trump excoriates Sessions in interview In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump ripped into Attorney General Jeff Sessions, telling Hill.TV that Sessions has failed him on everything from the Russia probe to border enforcement. Also, the State Department reported that the number of terror attacks… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 7:55 What people who knew Kavanaugh and his accuser are saying Christine Blasey Ford has said she wants the FBI to investigate her allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her more than 30 years ago ahead of a Senate hearing. So far, Republicans have balked at the demand, and Democrats have… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 9:06 Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: ‘Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing’ By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray With accusations against Brett Kavanaugh evoking memories of another Supreme Court confirmation battle, law professor and author Anita Hill says that a professional investigation is needed to ensure a fair hearing. Hill, who came forward publicly to accuse Clarence Thomas… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 8:21 How a warming world may have caused Hurricane Florence to stall By Miles O'Brien What is causing weather systems like Harvey and Florence to slow down and produce historic rainfall and flooding? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien looks at the growing risk of hurricanes and the evidence that it’s tied to climate change. Continue watching