Jan 27 As doctors drop opposition, aid-in-dying advocates target next battleground states By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News Efforts to expand physician-assisted death, which is legal in six states and Washington, D.C., are met with powerful resistance from religious groups, disability advocates and the medical establishment. Continue reading
Jan 27 Alaska officials want some state areas out of drilling plan By Dan Joling, Associated Press A delegation requested that most Alaska waters from the state's Panhandle to the Bering Strait be removed from the proposed five-year drilling plan. Continue reading
Jan 26 Lawsuit from civil rights group says government failed to release information about voter fraud commission By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Voting rights advocates have expressed concern that the agencies might be working together as part of an effort by Trump and some commission members to justify his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Sessions says Justice Department may be fair game for criticism By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Sessions, speaking to law enforcement officials in Norfolk, Virginia, said the department's mission is to identify and correct "mistakes of the past" and eliminate political bias "in either direction" from its investigations and prosecutions, a suggestion that that has not… Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 4:24 Why writing my last will and testament called for an ice cream sundae By PBS News Hour There will be some advantages to non-beingness, says Sheila Nevins: namely, avoiding the family squabbles after her death. The author and former president of HBO Documentary Films offers her humble opinion on preparing for the end of life, and finding… Continue watching
Jan 26 Dozens of women accuse hotel magnate Steve Wynn of sexual misconduct, Wall Street Journal reports By Hannah Grabenstein, Courtney Norris, Kamaria Roberts The Journal reached out to 150 people who have worked with Wynn, the owner of Wynn Resorts. Dozens reported sexual misconduct. Some claimed sexual assault. Continue reading
Jan 26 U.S. hits Ukraine separatists, Russia officials with sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Friday it will punish 21 people and nine companies with sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. Continue reading
Jan 26 House committee begins investigation of sexual abuse in sports after Nassar scandal By Associated Press The House committee’s letter to USA Gymnastics says the Nassar allegations “raise serious concerns about your organization’s ability to oversee your sport and protect your athletes from abuse and mistreatment.”… Continue reading
Jan 26 3 Democratic governors to sue federal government over GOP tax plan By David Klepper, Associated Press Andrew Cuomo of New York, Dannel Malloy of Connecticut and Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced Friday that they’re talking to leaders of other states that stand to be hurt by the federal tax plan that’s expected to cost taxpayers… Continue reading
Jan 26 8 people, 8 different perspectives after a year under Trump As he entered his second year in the White House, Americans across the country and the political spectrum took time to reflect on Trump’s time in office so far. Here are some of their stories. Continue reading