May 05 Mystik Dan edges to victory at 150th Kentucky Derby in closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947 By Beth Harris, Associated Press The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:26 News Wrap: Senior UN official warns famine in northern Gaza is moving south In our news wrap Saturday, the head of the UN’s World Food Program said there is “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza and it is spreading south, tensions remain high on college campuses across the U.S. amid anti-war protests, new drone… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion By Lindsey Seavert, Minnesota Public Radio Since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, about 6.5 million Ukrainians have left the country. One of them is 10-year-old Artem Fedorenko, who lost part of his arm in a Russian bombing that killed his father and brother. Continue watching
May 04 Houston area braces for worse flooding after heavy storms, with more rain on the way By Juan A. Lozano, Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night, bringing another 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flooding. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 5:31 News Wrap: Labor report shows high interest rates finally slowing job growth In our news wrap Friday, there are signs that high interest rates could finally be slowing U.S. job growth, Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were arrested on federal charges of bribery and conspiracy, three people in Canada… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 5:30 Why the Google antitrust trial could change how we use the internet By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas A landmark antitrust trial between the Department of Justice and Google is coming to an end. The tech giant is accused of monopolizing the internet search market, sidelining competitors and harming consumers. The DOJ claims Google struck illegal deals, but… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 2:24 Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 who ‘kept faith in a better tomorrow’ By Saher Khan President Biden bestowed 19 individuals with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The recipients hail from nearly all corners of American life, actors, astronauts, activists like Opal Lee and athletes like Katie Ledecky. At the White… Continue watching
May 03 Former government employee charged with falsely accusing co-workers of joining Capitol riot By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A former government employee has been charged with repeatedly submitting fake tips to the FBI reporting that several of his co-workers in the intelligence community were part of a mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading
May 03 Former Trump adviser Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trial By Mike Sisak, Jake Offenhartz, Philip Marcelo, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Former longtime Donald Trump adviser Hope Hicks has taken witness stand in his New York hush money criminal trial. Continue reading
May 03 Maui sues cell carriers over text message alerts that were never received during Lahaina wildfires By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Maui County is suing major cellular carriers for failing to properly inform police of widespread service outages during the height of last summer's deadly wildfire. Continue reading