Jan 09 Watch 8:04 Jacob Soboroff reflects on lessons learned from LA wildfires in 'Firestorm' By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris It's been one year since the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires tore through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and killing more than 30 people. In his new book, journalist Jacob Soboroff offers a deeply reported account of the catastrophe,… Continue watching
Jan 09 Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' for state refusal to free convicted elections clerk By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser said Thursday that the administration is choking off funds and dismantling programs over the state's refusal to free imprisoned elections clerk Tina Peters. Continue reading
Jan 09 Some flu measures decrease, but no clear sign this severe season has peaked By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New data showed declines in medical office visits due to flu-like illness and the number of states reporting high flu activity. But flu deaths and hospitalizations rose. Continue reading
Jan 09 Luigi Mangione fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence in court By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. Continue reading
Jan 09 Hennepin County prosecutor asks the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Mary Moriarty said that although her office has collaborated effectively with the FBI in past cases, she is concerned by the Trump administration's decision to bar state and local agencies from playing any role in the investigation into Wednesday's killing… Continue reading
Jan 09 Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill punishing Russia for war in Ukraine, Sen. Graham says By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The bill, co-written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, allows tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries buying Russia's oil, gas, and other exports. Continue reading
Jan 09 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press Attorneys general in five states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs. Continue reading
Jan 09 Josh Shapiro running for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of 2028 White House bid By Marc Levy, Associated Press Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser. Continue reading
Jan 09 Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces run for Georgia secretary of state By Kate Brumback, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Barrett, a Democrat, on Thursday joined a primary field that includes former Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Adrian Consonery Jr. and Cam T. Ashling. Continue reading
Jan 09 Shootings in Minneapolis and Portland spur protests over federal enforcement operations By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement… Continue reading