Dec 11 Lawmakers reach farm bill compromise, clearing way for vote By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The legislation sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years and provides more than $400 billion in farm subsidies, conservation programs and food aid for the poor. Continue reading
Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its 'most unprecedented transition in history.' Here's why By Nsikan Akpan 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card. Continue reading
Dec 11 Jury recommends life in prison for man who drove into Charlottesville protest, killing Heather Heyer By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last year. Continue reading
Dec 11 CBS shareholder meeting adjourns without discussing misconduct allegations against Les Moonves By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press CBS shareholders quickly elected 11 members of its revamped board on Tuesday before their annual meeting adjourned without discussion of an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Les Moonves. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner testifies on Trump's immigration policies By Joshua Barajas Watch the commissioner's remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 11 Trump's immigration policy splits Americans in half, poll says By Laura Santhanam Immigration is one of many issues on which heated political rhetoric has only inflamed the conversation and deepened divides between Americans, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 7:16 Why Cohen's hush money places the president at legal risk Last week’s court filings by federal prosecutors and the special counsel have shifted attention to the hush money payments made on President Trump's behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign to two women with whom he had allegedly had affairs. William… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 7:40 After layoff news, GM workers worry about their 'next move' By Leah Nagy, Kira Wakeam In late November, General Motors announced it will be shutting down production at five of its North American factories. The move will mean the loss of thousands of jobs, both factory and white collar. How are employees at affected plants… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 6:51 Disturbing data shows how often domestic violence turns deadly A connection has long been established between domestic violence and murder. But a new report by The Washington Post uncovers just how close that link is: nearly half of women who were murdered in the past decade were killed by… Continue watching
Dec 10 How the fallout from Larry Nassar's sex abuse has grown By Joshua Barajas Here's a look at the fallout from the sex abuse case, regarded as the worst in sports history, and what’s happening to the institutions where Nassar hurt the athletes he was hired to help. Continue reading