Mar 20 Epstein's former attorney testifies to House committee, says he didn't know about the abuse By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Darren Indyke who worked as Epstein's attorney for roughly two decades claims he "had no knowledge whatsoever" of the abuse. Continue reading
Mar 20 The Southwest smashing heat records in March 'is what climate change looks like' By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press It's more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. Continue reading
Mar 20 High Point's upset starts run of wins by double-digit seeds By Associated Press The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for more than 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by 12th-seeded High Point's first-round stunner over fifth-seeded Wisconsin. Continue reading
Mar 20 Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Hegseth has pushed policy changes that reflect his Christian views, including a revamp of the military chaplain corps. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: California seeks to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse revelation In our news wrap Thursday, California is seeking to rename César Chavez Day following allegations the late labor leader sexually assaulted women and girls, small airports in the U.S. may have to close if the partial government shutdown continues and… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 8:57 'He took my son's life for nothing,' says mother of man killed by immigration agent By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris A year ago this week, Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old American citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas. While the Department of Homeland Security says Martinez intentionally rammed his vehicle into an agent, recently released body… Continue watching
Mar 19 California moves to rename César Chavez Day over sexual abuse allegations By Trân Nguyễn, Haven Daley, John Seewer, Associated Press Political leaders in states and cities are considering similar moves after the allegations became public, accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls and the co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America union, Dolores Huerta, decades ago. Continue reading
Mar 19 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest in more than 3 months By Alex Veiga, Associated Press When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for home shoppers, limiting what they can afford to buy. Continue reading
Mar 19 Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil By Matthew Daly, Associated Press As crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel and gasoline prices surge toward $4 a gallon, Trump's strategy of blocking clean energy such as wind and solar power has left Americans with fewer alternative energy sources and thus more vulnerable to supply shocks… Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. is easing sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company as it tries to tame the rise in oil prices brought on by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve expects to cut rates just once… Continue watching