Feb 09 Watch 3:51 News Wrap: Biden meets with German chancellor to discuss Ukraine aid In our news wrap Friday, President Biden met with German Chancellor Scholz to discuss new military aid for Ukraine, Vladimir Putin urged the U.S. to get Ukraine to agree to peace talks, candidates backed by Pakistan's former Prime Minister Khan… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 6:39 Million-dollar legal victory shines light on conservatives’ attacks on science By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings A long legal battle ended Thursday when a jury found that two conservative writers defamed the prominent climate scientist Michael Mann. William Brangham looks at what this verdict means and speaks with another renowned scientist who’s also endured this kind… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 6:15 Why some governors turned down a food assistance program for children in their states By John Yang, Courtney Norris A new federal food assistance program is aiming to reduce child hunger by giving low-income families money for summer groceries. But only those who live in certain states will have access to that relief. John Yang explains. Continue watching
Feb 09 A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes greater Los Angeles. No reports of major damage By Associated Press The area of the epicenter was in the rugged Santa Monica Mountains, roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading
Feb 09 Earthquake hits Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, no major damage reported By Audrey McAvoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world’s largest active volcano on Friday — Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii — knocking items off shelves in nearby towns but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage. No tsunami was… Continue reading
Feb 09 Transgender rights leaders play ‘a defense game’ against a wave of hostile legislation By David Crary, Associated Press For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow but moving forward. Faced with unprecedented legislative attacks, transgender rights leaders are now playing defense. Continue reading
Feb 09 Ed Dwight was supposed to be the 1st Black astronaut. At 90, he’s finally getting his due By Jake Coyle, Associated Press An accomplished Air Force pilot, Ed Dwight was groomed by John F. Kennedy's White House to be the first Black astronaut. But in training, he faced discrimination that detoured his path. Now 90, Dwight is widely celebrated as a pioneer… Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: In surprise appearance, Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel’s report By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lindsay Whitehurst, Colleen Long, Associated Press The report from special counsel Robert Hur resolves a criminal investigation that had shadowed Biden's presidency for the last year. But its bitingly critical assessment of his handling of sensitive government records and unflattering characterizations of his memory will spark… Continue reading
Feb 08 6 takeaways from the special counsel’s report on Biden’s classified documents By Aamer Madhani, Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden can breathe easier knowing he won't face criminal charges for his handling of the documents. But the Hur report nonetheless does damage to Biden's case that he brings normalcy to the presidency after the chaos of Trump's tenure. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 5:10 News Wrap: Israel steps up strikes in Gaza as White House warns against invasion of Rafah In our news wrap Thursday, Israel stepped up air strikes on Rafah, a city near the Egyptian border packed with refugees, Secretary of State Blinken is heading home from Israel after failing to make much headway toward a cease-fire and… Continue watching