Jun 09 Report: Downed power lines sparked deadly California fires By Juliet Williams and Don Thompson, Associated Press A dozen wildfires that burned thousands of homes in California’s wi and killed at least 15 people last October were started by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines and utility poles. Continue reading
Jun 09 Syrian refugees in America: The forgotten psychological wounds of the stress of migration By Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation War in Syria and the refugee crisis have been the subject of a heated debate in United States politics, leading to a travel ban and drastic reduction in the number refugees to the U.S. this year. But what do we… Continue reading
Jun 08 Pixar co-founder to step down at end of year, citing 'missteps' in his behavior By Jake Coyle, Associated Press John Lasseter, 61, is the highest-ranking Hollywood executive to be toppled in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 'It's not a desert mirage': Washington Capitals celebrate first Stanley Cup victory By Morgan Till At the final horn of Thursday's game in Las Vegas, the Washington Capitals grabbed their first Stanley Cup title since the franchise began playing in 1974. The NewsHour’s Morgan Till reports on what the win means for a team that's… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 3:55 11 of the best pieces of advice for the Class of 2018 The class of 2018 got its fair share of advice from politicians, actors and industry leaders at graduations around the country. Offering wisdom and humor, here’s what some of the well-known commencement speakers said. Continue watching
Jun 08 Trump signals support for bipartisan effort to ease U.S. ban on marijuana By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21. Continue reading
Jun 08 Mueller files new charges against Manafort and associate in Russia probe By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller's team has filed new charges against ex-Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and a longtime associate in its Russia probe. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Global leaders discuss economic growth at G7 summit By Catherine Lucey, Rob Gillies, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The G7 summit is bringing together world leaders to discuss economic growth, gender equality and other issues. Watch it live here. Continue reading
Jun 08 Trump says first lady had 4-hour operation By Associated Press The first lady's office announced May 14 that she had undergone a procedure to treat a benign kidney condition. Continue reading
Jun 08 Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61 By Angela Charlton, Associated Press American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions around the world. Continue reading