Jul 13 Gunman who killed 11 in a Pittsburgh synagogue found eligible for death penalty By Peter Smith, Associated Press The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty. Continue reading
Jul 13 FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 8:28 ‘The 13th Step’ podcast investigates sexual abuse in substance recovery community By Ali Rogin, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens New Hampshire’s largest substance abuse treatment network has helped tens of thousands of drug users loosen addiction’s hold over their lives. But a three-year investigation by a local journalist uncovered evidence the group's founder took advantage of his position and… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 4:15 How recycled oyster shells are helping save Louisiana’s dwindling coastline By Roby Chavez, Layla Quran, David Bentley In the last century, more than 2,000 square miles of Louisiana’s coastline have been lost to the sea. Tribal lands in the state’s southeast are among the most impacted. As NewsHour New Orleans Communities correspondent Roby Chavez reports, one volunteer-led… Continue watching
Jul 12 Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The far-right strategist and longtime ally of former President Donald Trump was sued this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that defended him against a cascade of legal troubles in recent years. Continue reading
Jul 12 Few U.S. adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds By Geoff Mulvihill, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A new poll finds most U.S. adults oppose the strictest bans on abortion. Continue reading
Jul 12 Floodwaters in New England begin to recede as communities shift to recovery By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press Floodwaters are receding in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by a storm that delivered two months of rain in two days. Continue reading
Jul 12 Deputies reported a Texas sheriff for dysfunction and corruption, they say nothing was done By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press Former deputies say they repeatedly reported a Texas sheriff who's faced years of complaints about dysfunction and corruption to state and federal law enforcement. Continue reading
Jul 12 Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks in special legislative session By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign the bill on Friday. Continue reading
Jul 11 Across the U.S. Southwest, residents in desert cities like Phoenix endure an extreme heat wave By Terry Tang, Associated Press Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity. Continue reading