Aug 22 Watch 4:14 Playing offense and defense in the face of cybersecurity threats In the past 48 hours, findings have been released regarding attempts by hackers to influence the midterm elections. Now, the Democratic National Committee has reportedly asked the FBI to investigate an attempt to infiltrate its voter database. Nick Schifrin joins… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:18 Microsoft sounds alarm on Russian hacking attempts Russia’s hacking of the 2016 elections came as a surprise to many, including the tech industry itself, which was lacking in its initial response. But with the midterms less than three months away, tech giants are increasingly sounding the alarm… Continue watching
Aug 22 New York state subpoenas Michael Cohen in Trump Foundation investigation By David Klepper, Associated Press Investigators in New York state issued a subpoena to Michael Cohen as part of their probe into the Trump Foundation. Continue reading
Aug 22 Hawaii residents brace themselves as hurricane strengthens By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The National Weather Service said Wednesday that Hurricane Lane had weakened to a Category 4 hurricane, but those hurricanes with winds of more than 130 mph or above can still cause catastrophic damage. Continue reading
Aug 22 Attorney challenges whether Iowa murder suspect is in U.S. illegally By Ryan Foley, Associated Press The attorney for a Mexican man accused of killing an Iowa college student challenged the government's statement Wednesday that the suspect has been living in the United States illegally. Continue reading
Aug 21 Read Michael Cohen’s full plea deal outlining his campaign finance violations By Lisa Desjardins Read the entirety of the plea agreement, including accusations that may involve Trump's campaign and time in office. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 6:34 News Wrap: Microsoft reveals latest Russian hacking attempt In our news wrap Tuesday, Microsoft said it had foiled the latest attempt by Russian hackers ahead of November’s midterm election. The tech giant announced that it had removed fake versions of the websites of the U.S. Senate and two… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 8:09 How Trump’s rules on coal-fired power plants differ from Obama’s The Trump administration unveiled its plan to reverse President Obama's coal pollution rules. The new EPA proposal, called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, would give states leeway on whether to limit emissions and by how much, and allow older power… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 4:47 This restaurant takeout service swaps styrofoam for sustainable By Teresa Carey After big cities like San Francisco banned businesses from using styrofoam containers, a woman from Durham, North Carolina, who was fed up with the plastic trash began her own crusade. When her efforts toward passing a local ban failed, she… Continue watching
Aug 21 Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort guilty of 8 charges; mistrial declared on 10 others By Matthew Barakat, Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort guilty of 8 charges; mistrial declared on 10 others. Continue reading