May 09 Americans freed from North Korea head home for big welcome, featuring Trump By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Freed after more than a year in prison, three Americans flew homeward from North Korea late Tuesday toward a big middle-of-the-night celebration featuring President Donald Trump — the latest sign of improving relations between longtime adversaries in the buildup to… Continue reading
May 09 California moves to require solar panels on all new homes By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The new building standard — unanimously approved by the five-member California Energy Commission — would be the first such statewide mandate in the nation. It represents the state's latest step to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
May 09 Geologists say another explosive event at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is possible By Caleb Jones, Sophia Yan, Associated Press Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It has destroyed 36 structures since it began releasing lava into fissures that opened in a Big Island residential neighborhood last week. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to promote hiring of military spouses By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump told the audience of military mothers and spouses that America owes them a debt of gratitude. He added that while they can never be fully repaid, their government should give them the opportunities they deserve. Continue reading
May 09 Verdict in Missouri governor's trial hinges on photo that may or may not exist By Jim Salter, Associated Press Greitens was indicted in February, and prosecutors initially asked that the trial begin in the fall, citing the need to gather more evidence. The key missing piece of evidence was, and remains, the alleged photo. Continue reading
May 09 Russian firm pleads not guilty to meddling in 2016 election By Chad Day, Associated Press The plea was the first by any of the Russian defendants charged by special counsel Robert Mueller's team. The company, Concord Management and Consulting LLC, is accused of providing funding for a huge Russian troll farm that directed a covert… Continue reading
May 09 NBC says no culture of harassment in its news division By David Bauder, Associated Press NBC News' internal investigation following Matt Lauer's firing says it doesn't believe there is a culture of sexual harassment at the division. Continue reading
May 09 Volcanic gases prompt evacuation of stragglers in Hawaii By Caleb Jones, Sophia Yan, Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii — Police went door-to-door in Hawaii to roust residents near two new volcanic vents emitting dangerous gases in areas where lava has poured into streets and backyards for the past week. Authorities had ordered nearly 2,000 residents to… Continue reading
May 09 Who are the three Americans just released by North Korea? By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was bringing home three Americans, who had been imprisoned in North Korea for "hostile acts."… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Gina Haspel, Trump's pick for CIA director, says torture doesn't work Gina Haspel, a 61-year-old career undercover spy who is currently acting CIA director, is expected to testify starting at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading