Jul 14 DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety' By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."… Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:21 News Wrap: Judge says Trump's lawsuit against IRS filed for 'improper purpose' In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose," Maine lawmakers are calling for an investigation after ICE agents shot and killed a motorist, Ukraine is joining… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 7:32 Nolan Wells' family presses for transparent investigation into his death By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Family members are pressing for answers about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He disappeared during a Fourth of July trip with three high school friends to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Wells, who is Black, was the only… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 7:34 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing By Alexa Gold NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham means for South Carolina and the Senate, Sen. Mitch… Continue watching
Jul 13 Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management By Matthew Brown, Savannah Peters, Associated Press The move to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments unravels protections established by former presidents for areas with unique archaeological and historical features. Continue reading
Jul 13 How local innovations are fueling Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools By Savannah Peters, Associated Press The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever. Continue reading
Jul 13 No relief from the heat as many U.S. cities will see record overnight temperatures By John Seewer, Associated Press Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week. Continue reading
Jul 13 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition' By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press A Paramount-Warner combo would bring together two of Hollywood's last five legacy studios. Continue reading
Jul 13 Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in probe into fatal shootings of Good, Pretti By Philip Marcelo, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Monday that her office now has hard drives with statements, police body camera video, and other evidence previously withheld by federal officials. Continue reading
Jul 13 ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press Bystander video taken after the shooting showed agents trying to slow a white sedan that was driving in circles in an intersection in Biddeford, southwest of Portland. Continue reading