May 08 Military seeks to limit Congress on addressing child-on-child sexual assaults on bases By Justin Pritchard, Reese Dunklin, Associated Press With at least three potential legislative fixes being drafted, military officials have had a clear message during briefings with lawmakers and their staffs: We can handle this on our own. Continue reading
May 08 What New York's skyline can teach kids about math and science By Larisa Epatko “By building it themselves, they’ll probably remember it for the rest of their lives," said the Salvadori Center’s executive director Kenn Jones. Continue reading
May 07 New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to resign amid abuse allegations from 4 women By Associated Press His resignation follows an article in The New Yorker that details allegations from four women who said Schneiderman was physically violent while he was romantically involved with them. Continue reading
May 07 4 women accuse New York attorney general of physical abuse By Associated Press New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office has taken on a high-profile role in the fight against sexual misconduct, was physically violent with four women he was romantically involved with, according to their accounts which were published on Monday… Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump says U.S. will leave Iran deal, 'will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail' President Donald Trump says the United States is withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, which he is calling "defective at its core." He said he is planning to reinstall sanctions on the Iranian regime. Continue reading
May 07 U.S. asks Organization of American States to suspend Venezuela By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press Venezuela has refused to allow international aid, alleging that would amount to foreign intervention. The South American nation also denies there is an ongoing humanitarian crisis, even though thousands of Venezuelans have fled to other countries in the region. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 5:52 The science behind Hawaii's bubbling lava Hawaii emergency crews continue to battle lava flow and hazardous sulfur dioxide fumes, four days after the Kilauea volcano erupted on the big island. The slow-moving lava has destroyed 35 structures so far, including at least 26 homes; no fatalities… Continue watching
May 07 5 important stories you may have missed By Jessica Yarvin, Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry These days, it’s hard to stop news from Washington, D.C., from flooding your news feed. We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
May 07 What scrapping the Iran nuclear deal could mean for the U.S. By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump faces a May 12 deadline to waive sanctions on Iran and remain in compliance with the landmark nuclear agreement. What happens if he re-imposes the sanctions? Should the U.S. stay in the deal at all? Here is… Continue reading
May 07 Are hotels and outdoor concerts any safer since the Las Vegas attack? By Rhana Natour In the coming months, millions of Americans will fill flagship hotels and music festivals across the country, even though the prospect of a hostile attack weighs heavily on the national consciousness. Continue reading