Dec 10 AP FACT CHECK: Trump on monuments, econ; Moore on accusers By Calvin Woodward and Josh Boak, Associated Press The orbit of odd political claims stretched from Utah canyons to the looming Alabama Senate race to crazy-as-usual Washington in recent days. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 3:58 Bitcoin launching on futures market By PBS News Hour A new chapter for cryptocurrencies begins Sunday night as bitcoin, the most mainstream digital asset, launches on futures markets. The milestone will open up the market, allowing investors to bet against the currency without actually owning it. Author Nolan Bauerle… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 10:27 Cancer treatment progress stunted by lack of volunteers By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo As recent years have seen great progress in treating cancer, the country’s second leading cause of death with almost 600,000 people dying from it last year, American researchers are struggling to keep the momentum. While they have developed more than… Continue watching
Dec 10 Haley: Trump's accusers of sex misconduct should be heard By Associated Press The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 10 Health concerns swirl in Texas months after floods from Harvey spread toxic waste By Michael D. Regan Texans are questioning how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handling Superfund sites in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading
Dec 10 Trump playing golf with Graham, talking tax cuts and budget By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump’s Florida clubs. Continue reading
Dec 10 Challenges abound for 26-year-olds falling off parental insurance cliff By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News A new crop of young people are falling off their parents’ insurance plans when they turn 26 — the age when the Affordable Care Act stipulates that children must leave family policies. Continue reading
Dec 10 Most Alabama GOP leaders say they are voting for Roy Moore By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Most Republican leaders in Alabama say they plan to vote for Roy Moore on Tuesday, despite sexual misconduct allegations against the former judge that have prompted others around the country to say he should never be allowed to join the… Continue reading
Dec 10 U.S. wants world to isolate North Korea, so what's that mean? By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Like international economic penalties, the Trump administration believes diplomatic isolation serves two purposes. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch 3:21 Winds fuel Southern California wildfires By PBS News Hour Authorities on Friday announced the first death related to the most recent wildfires that are ripping through Southern California. More than 200,000 people have been evacuated and thousands of firefighters continue to battle at least six blazes fed by high… Continue watching