Feb 17 New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season By Sara Cline, Associated Press Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, marks the climax and end of the weekslong Carnival season and a final chance for indulgence, feasting and revelry before the Christian Lent period of sacrifice and reflection… Continue reading
Feb 17 Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board, saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press “I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner,” Pritzker said in a statement… Continue reading
Feb 17 Citing Orwell's '1984,' judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month. Continue reading
Feb 17 Deadly shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game was 'targeted event,' authorities say By Kimberlee Kruesi, Michael Casey, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves said Tuesday the victims were the shooter's ex-wife and adult son. The shooter injured three others during the shooting Monday afternoon in Pawtucket. Continue reading
Feb 17 Trump lashes out at Maryland governor's over Potomac River sewage spill response By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump took aim at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore even though a District of Columbia-based water authority and the federal government have jurisdiction over the busted pipe. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 3:02 Where the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands as it enters its 3rd week By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Winter storm piling up snow in Sierra Nevada range In our news wrap Monday, a major winter storm is piling up snow in the mountains of Northern California and hitting much of the rest of the state with heavy rain, trial began for a Georgia man whose teenage son… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 3:40 Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant One of Hollywood’s most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career, carving out a lane as both an unorthodox leading man and a supporting player in some of the greatest films… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 7:40 Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics By Liz Landers, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig One of the most shocking moments of the Winter Olympics has been American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin finishing in eighth place. Liz Landers discussed how Team USA is doing overall with Christine Brennan of USA Today. Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 6:33 Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In' By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz In commemoration of Presidents' Day, our "Settle In" podcast asked a simple question: What would Abraham Lincoln do? Historian Matthew Pinsker uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He spoke with Geoff Bennett about that and his… Continue watching