Jun 13 Comcast challenges Disney with $65 billion bid for Fox By Mae Anderson, Associated Press The bid comes just a day after a federal judge cleared AT&T's takeover of Time Warner and rejected the government's argument that it would hurt competition in cable and satellite TV and jack up costs to consumers for streaming TV… Continue reading
Jun 13 5 good news stories about the fight against HIV/AIDS By Larisa Epatko Here is a look at efforts that are exploring new treatments or trying to lift the stigma around HIV and AIDS. Continue reading
Jun 13 U.S., Canada and Mexico win joint bid to host 2026 World Cup By Rob Harris, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. Continue reading
Jun 12 Special counsel Mueller worries Russia could use court case to spy on investigation By Chad Day, Associated Press So far, only one defendant, Concord Management and Consulting LLC, has appeared in the case, and prosecutors say they're worried information they provide to the company's attorneys could end up in the hands of other defendants or Russian spy agencies. Continue reading
Jun 12 American Medical Association calls for stricter gun control to fight what it calls a public health crisis By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press The nation's largest physicians group bowed to unprecedented demands from doctor-members to take a stronger stand on gun violence — a problem the organizations says is as menacing as a lethal infectious disease. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 5:10 Why the AT&T mega-merger is a green light for other businesses AT&T can complete an $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Best known as a wireless provider, AT&T would acquire major content creators like HBO, CNN and Warner Brothers under the deal. The Justice Department… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 0:50 This hug is the definition of sportsmanship In our NewsHour shares moment of the day, a Minnesota high school championship baseball game ended when a pitcher struck out his childhood friend. Watch what happened next. Continue watching
Jun 12 George H.W. Bush becomes 1st former U.S. president to turn 94 By Associated Press Bush became the oldest U.S. president months ago and is the first to celebrate a 94th birthday, said spokesman Jim McGrath. Continue reading
Jun 12 Seattle repeals homeless-aid tax after Amazon objects By Phuong Lee, Associated Press The quick surrender showed the power of Amazon to help rally opposition and aggressively push back on taxes at all levels of government, even in its affluent home city where the income gap is ever widening and lower-income workers are… Continue reading
Jun 12 Extreme fire danger forces another national forest to close By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Extreme fire danger prompted officials to shut down a sprawling forest that includes some of Colorado's most stunning mountains in a region that attracts tourists from around the world, a rare tactic also being used in neighboring states as the… Continue reading