Jul 17 Watch 7:23 Why the ancient story of 'The Odyssey' still resonates today By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated film is already breaking ticket-sales records. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at what's driving the excitement and why a story… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 4:29 The surprising role of conspiracy theories in the American Revolution By Frank Carlson, Sarah Clune Hartman Conspiracy theories may seem like a modern phenomenon, but they've been a part of America's story since the nation's founding. On Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, she speaks with journalist and author Jesse Walker about the surprising role… Continue watching
Jul 17 World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six… Continue reading
Jul 17 What to know about bad air caused by wildfires and how to protect yourself By Caleigh Wells, Associated Press Even if you don't see the pollution, it can be unhealthy to breathe. Continue reading
Jul 17 Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations. Continue reading
Jul 17 AP report: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say By Jack Brook, Mike Sisak, Amanda Swinhart, Claire Galofaro, Associated Press The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun… Continue reading
Jul 17 Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite By Bill Barrow, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A Food and Drug Administration investigation so far has identified a single supplier of the lettuce. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California, said FDA testing indicated it was “a… Continue reading
Jul 16 Texas flash floods leave at least 2 people dead in Hill Country region devastated a year ago By Jesse Bedayn, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press After days of pounding rain, the National Weather Service said a large wave on Thursday barreled down the same river wrecked by flash floods last summer when two dozen children and counselors died at Camp Mystic. Continue reading
Jul 16 As wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from Midwest to East Coast, officials say stay inside By Tammy Webber, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:29 What to expect from Trump's address as he revisits 2020 election loss By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. The speech marks an escalation of his years-long effort to relitigate the election he lost. His repeated false claims about the 2020 vote have… Continue watching