Jun 22 Hearing examines key choices made in days after fiery Ohio train derailment By Josh Funk, Associated Press Thursday's proceedings are focused on the emergency response to the derailment and the decision to release the toxic vinyl chloride from five tank cars and burn it to keep them from exploding. Continue reading
Jun 22 Debris field found in search for missing Titan submersible, Coast Guard says By Associated Press The Coast Guard’s post on Twitter gave no details, such as whether officials believe the debris is actually connected to the Titan. Continue reading
Jun 22 AP report: Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics and Smart headed to Grizzlies By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. Continue reading
Jun 22 Microsoft heads to court over $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press The battle will pit Microsoft's ambition to expand its video game imprint beyond its Xbox console against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's bid to block a deal that it contends will stifle competition and innovation to the detriment of consumers. Continue reading
Jun 22 At least 4 dead after tornadoes tear through west Texas town By Ken Miller, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press A line of severe storms produced what a meteorologist calls a rare combination of multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and softball-sized hail. Continue reading
Jun 21 The water in Mississippi’s capital is safe to drink, city officials say By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate ordered Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and water manager Ted Henifin to appear in court Wednesday because of comments Lumumba made at a June 14 news conference. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 4:53 Poll shows Americans’ trust in Supreme Court remains low By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It also marks critical days in the current Supreme Court term with major rulings expected on affirmative action, religious and LGBTQ+ rights. This as trust in… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 6:10 Supreme Court Justice Alito faces scrutiny over undisclosed luxury trip from GOP donor By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took an undisclosed trip with billionaire donors, including hedge fund manager Paul Singer who later had business before the court. Coupled with previous reporting on Justice Thomas and megadonor Harlan Crow, it raises more ethical… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 6:35 Major decisions expected from Supreme Court could reshape education and immigration policy By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan Major decisions expected from the Supreme Court in the coming days could reshape higher education and immigration policy. Geoff Bennett discussed the cases with NewsHour Supreme Court Analyst Marcia Coyle. Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 5:41 Trump’s business deal with Oman raises new ethical questions By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori As former President Donald Trump makes another run at the White House, he’s partnering with a key U.S. ally on a new business venture that is raising serious ethical questions. The multi-billion dollar deal between Trump, the government of Oman… Continue watching