Dec 22 Thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington to receive pardons By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is making thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia eligible for pardons. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 6:29 Fugitive defense contractor returned to U.S. in prisoner swap with Venezuela By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Leonard Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," was a defense contractor at the center of a huge scandal within the U.S. Navy. He is part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Venezuela announced Wednesday and was returned to the… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 7:47 The historic struggle between workers and the technology that could put them out of a job By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes The last year has seen headlines of hope and outright fear around the rapid development of artificial intelligence. It creates questions about whether the innovations can lead to broad gains for everyone or just a select few. Economics correspondent Paul… Continue watching
Dec 21 Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places By Christopher Weber, Associated Press A federal judge has blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves. Continue reading
Dec 21 A lifetime in the United Methodist Church, and the complicated process of breaking away By Adam Kemp In the last four years, more than 7,600 congregations across the U.S. have received approval to leave the United Methodist Church. Nearly three-quarters of those exits occurred this year. Continue reading
Dec 21 Texas sends 1st plane carrying over 120 migrants from southern border to Chicago By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas has begun flying migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago. Gov. Greg Abbot's office says the first flight carried more than 120 people and took place Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 21 Holiday rush begins as estimated 115 million travelers take to the skies and roads By David Koenig, Associated Press Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather. Continue reading
Dec 20 New York City Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The bill places a four-hour limit on isolating inmates who pose an immediate risk of violence to others or themselves in "de-escalation" units. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 7:20 NTSB chair discusses airline industry burnout and risks of major disaster By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings It’s been described as the airline industry’s silent struggle, the issue of pilot mental health. It was pushed into the spotlight when an off-duty pilot was charged with trying to crash an Alaska Airlines flight from inside the cockpit. The… Continue watching