Dec 07 In the nation’s smallest national park, a big push to preserve history By Gabrielle Hays Along with building updates, new exhibits will be open to the public about the courthouse’s history — including 300 freedom suits filed there, the most famous of which, from Dred and Harriet Scott, made it to the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Dec 07 U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 8:42 Rob Reiner on Norman Lear’s groundbreaking career and legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet, Jonah Anderson, Madison Staten, Madeline Powell Norman Lear, the groundbreaking TV producer and writer, died Tuesday at the age of 101. He revolutionized primetime television with a string of hits, dominating the airwaves in the 70s and 80s, and showcased political and social issues of the… Continue watching
Dec 06 Police say 3 dead, 4th wounded and shooter also dead in University of Nevada attack By Ken Ritter, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The attack just before noon sent police swarming onto the campus, which is just a couple of miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip while students barricaded themselves in classrooms. Continue reading
Dec 06 Wind turbine off coast of New York begins sending electricity to U.S. grid By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press It’s a milestone many years in the making and at the same time a modest advance in what experts say needs to be a major buildout of this type of clean electricity to address climate change. Continue reading
Dec 06 FDA inspects maker of lead-tainted applesauce pouches in Ecuador By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The FDA said this week that at least 64 young children from 27 states have reported illnesses potentially linked to the products, which were recalled in late October. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Attorney General Garland announces war crimes charges against Russian military personnel By Lindsay Whitehurst, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Garland announced a war crimes case against four Russians accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 06 Texas police take suspect in deadly series of attacks into custody By Associated Press Authorities believe the man is responsible for killing six people and injuring three others in Austin and San Antonio Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: House to vote on formally authorizing Biden impeachment inquiry In our news wrap Tuesday, the House will vote next week on formally authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, North Carolina Republican Patrick McHenry says he won't run for reelection to the House, FBI Director Wray urged Congress to… Continue watching
Dec 04 Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing versions of a backseat confrontation By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A Manhattan prosecutor and a defense attorney offered competing versions of a violent confrontation in the backseat of a car that led to assault charges against the film star and put his rapid Hollywood ascent on pause. Continue reading