Nov 02 Energy Sec. Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Rick Perry's remark comes as an uproar over sexual-assault allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spread to other industries and politics. Continue reading
Nov 02 Paul Manafort says evidence against him 'embellished' in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press In a court filing Thursday, his attorneys say Paul Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country. Continue reading
Nov 02 These photos show how the Houston Astros made World Series history By Michael Boulter The Astros victory comes after a long and thrilling seven-game series between Houston, left hard-hit by Hurricane Harvey, and the favored Dodgers, who last won the World Series in 1988. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from Agriculture post after Russia probe scrutiny By Ken Thomas, Associated Press This week, it was revealed that Sam Clovis had communications with George Papadopoulos, who has admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump tweets he wants death penalty for NYC terror suspect By Associated Press The president had said Wednesday he would consider sending Saipov to Guantanamo Bay. But that avenue appeared closed after prosecutors brought terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant in federal court in New York on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Uprooted by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican teachers try to start over By Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline Puerto Rican teachers who fled Hurricane Maria's aftermath often relocate to states with school staff shortages, but tests, fees and certificates create roadblocks to getting these instructors back in the classroom. Continue reading
Nov 02 State Department to identify child sex offenders on passports By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department said Wednesday it would begin revoking passports of registered child sex offenders and will require them to apply for a new one that carries a "unique identifier" of their status. Continue reading
Nov 01 Twitter chat: How well are we protected from workplace discrimination? By Lora Strum Related Age discrimination in the workplace starts as early as 35 By Joanna Lahey It's been more than half a century since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment… Continue reading
Nov 01 Could Trump send the New York City terror suspect to Guantanamo? By Ben Fox, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would consider sending the suspect in the New York bike path attack to the Guantanamo Bay detention center. But just a few hours later, the government filed federal terrorism charges against suspect Sayfullo Saipov,… Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 9:51 New York suspect reportedly planned attack for a long time. What more could law enforcement do to prevent terrorism? By PBS News Hour The suspect in the deadly New York attack, Sayfullo Saipov, was charged by the federal government for providing support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports on how investigators are piecing together a clearer… Continue watching