Oct 26 Muslim and Jewish civil rights group report increase in harassment during Israel-Hamas war By Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they've seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. Continue reading
Oct 26 Massive search launched after deadly shooting in Maine By David Sharp, Associated Press An order for residents and business owners to stay inside and off the streets of the city of 37,000 was extended Wednesday night from Lewiston to Lisbon, about 8 miles away, after a “vehicle of interest” was found there, authorities… Continue reading
Oct 25 At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP By David Sharp, Associated Press Police were searching for the man who opened fire Wednesday at two locations in the Maine city of Lewiston. Continue reading
Oct 25 Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind a proposal by Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. The states' plan would conserve 3 million acre feet of water through 2026. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 3:58 News Wrap: Trump fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in civil fraud trial In our news wrap Wednesday, former President Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial, an anti-Israel protest at The George Washington University drew condemnation in Congress, Mexico's southern Pacific coast was battered by… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 4:57 UAW strike against Detroit automakers expands to more plants as negotiations continue By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow The United Auto Workers expanded its strike this week, targeting some of the most profitable plants of Detroit’s automakers. The strikes now involve 46,000 workers at 40 assembly plants and parts centers around the country. On its 41st day, a… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 11:17 Historian compares America’s current divisions to the past and how we can overcome them By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson, Sarah Clune Hartman Many Americans feel we’re living through an extraordinarily divided time. But historian Heather Cox Richardson says there’s precedent for our conflicts today and for the hope that we can overcome them. Judy Woodruff recently sat down with Richardson for her… Continue watching
Oct 25 Tennessee attorney general sues federal government for withholding funds amid abortion ban By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee's top legal chief says the federal government is wrongly withholding millions of dollars after the state refused to comply with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 25 Why ‘The Art of War’ and Amy Schumer’s memoir are banned in U.S. prisons By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America. Continue reading
Oct 25 Trailblazing ‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered first Black action movie hero, has died at 81 By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor for Black filmmakers who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in the 1971 action movie "Shaft" and several sequels, has died. He was 81. Continue reading