Jun 13 Watch 9:50 Parents and educators weigh in on school safety as more states arm teachers on campus By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris School shootings have left officials struggling with how to best protect students and staff and secure campuses. During this past year, several states have either approved or are considering measures allowing a teacher to carry a gun in the classroom. Continue watching
Jun 13 Washington’s Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition By Gene Johnson, Associated Press After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain. Continue reading
Jun 13 Miscarriage is common. These researchers are on a mission to better understand why By Courtney Norris, Rachel Liesendahl While chromosomal abnormalities are the most common reason for pregnancy loss, little is known about other reasons or contributing factors. Continue reading
Jun 13 Phoenix police violate civil rights and use excessive force, Justice Department says By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press The Justice Department says Phoenix police violate people’s rights, discriminate when enforcing the law and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force. … Continue reading
Jun 13 Exclusive: Biden expected to announce protections for certain undocumented immigrants By Laura Barrón-López, Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett The executive action is expected to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation and allow them to work legally in the country. An announcement could come as early as next week. Continue reading
Jun 13 Crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly caused by unsecured tanker hatch spilling gas, report says By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Video evidence shows the cover to a 16-inch "manhole" on the tanker was open when driver Nathan Moody arrived at a Wilmington, Delaware, terminal to refill the tank. Continue reading
Jun 13 Tesla shareholders restore CEO Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package in annual meeting vote By Tom Krishner, David Hamilton, Associated Press The favorable vote doesn’t necessarily mean that Musk will get the all-stock compensation anytime soon. The package is likely to remain tied up in the Delaware Chancery Court and Supreme Court for months as Tesla tries to overturn the rejection. Continue reading
Jun 13 Heavy rainfall in southern Florida delays flights, jams streets with stalled cars By Freida Frisaro, Terry Spencer, Daniel Kozin, Associated Press A tropical disturbance that brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida delayed flights at two of the state's largest airports and left vehicles waterlogged and stalled in some of the region's lowest-lying streets. Continue reading
Jun 13 U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia for over a year, to stand trial for espionage, officials say By Associated Press Russia's Prosecutor General's office said Thursday an indictment of the Wall Street Journal reporter has been finalized and his case was filed to a regional court. Continue reading
Jun 13 What you need to know about the Southern Baptists’ resolution on IVF By Peter Smith, Associated Press Did the resolution condemn IVF or call for its banning? Not in a blanket way. Continue reading