Oct 24 WATCH: Biden makes historic apology for 'sin' of U.S. role in deadly Indigenous boarding schools By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press No president has ever formally apologized for the forced removal of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children — an element of genocide as defined by the United Nations — or any other aspect of the U.S. government’s decimation… Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: WNBA Champions New York Liberty honored with ticker-tape parade By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan. Continue reading
Oct 24 EPA announces tougher rules to protect children from lead paint exposure By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities. Continue reading
Oct 24 Georgia says it foiled attempt to crash a state election website By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The Georgia secretary of state's office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to flood the state’s absentee voter portal in an apparent attempt to crash the site. Continue reading
Oct 24 L.A. prosecutors set to announce if they favor resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Prosecutors are set to announce whether or not they recommend that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 6:42 News Wrap: Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid strike In our news wrap Wednesday, Boeing reported a $6 billion loss for the latest quarter as striking union workers vote on a new contract, American Airlines was fined $50 million for the carrier's mistreatment of disabled passengers and wheelchairs and… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 6:43 McDonald's E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 7:58 As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers By Ali Rogin, Sam Weber By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a… Continue watching
Oct 23 North Carolina calculates at least $53 billion price tag for Hurricane Helene damages By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press The storm and its aftermath caused 1,400 landslides and damaged over 160 water and sewer systems, at least 6,000 miles (9,650 kilometers) of roads, more than 1,000 bridges and culverts and an estimated 126,000 homes, the budget office said. Some… Continue reading
Oct 23 McDonald's attempts to reassure customers after E. coli outbreak linked to its burgers By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press An E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states. Continue reading