Oct 11 Isaias moves north as Rachel batters Southern California By Sophie Bates, Kate Brumback, Julie Walker, Associated Press At least four deaths were linked to Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, which came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast vacation spot filled with high-rises and tourist shops. The storm… Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 4:00 What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Friday night. Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 3:28 ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage By William Brangham, Daniel Okay An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they tried to detain him. ICE agents… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 6:08 How local officials are testing voting machines to ensure election integrity By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman Midterm election season culminates on one important Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. For the local officials who run elections, the work started even earlier. Liz Landers reports on how they prepare for voting and why… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 14:15 Brooks and Capehart on the fight for Senate control in battleground states By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Candidates for U.S. Senate in three battleground states faced off in fiery debates Thursday night that frequently veered into personal attacks. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in… Continue watching
Oct 09 Trump's memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia By Gary Fields, Associated Press The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument. Continue reading
Oct 09 The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the U.S. nearly every year By Associated Press The plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics. Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Mullin says he won't pause immigration enforcement after NYC ICE shooting By Rebecca Santana, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Officers used their vehicles to block the man as he attempted to drive away, but he accelerated toward them, Marcos Charles said during a news conference with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in Washington. Continue reading
Oct 09 El Niño's storm-killer winds and climate's warming waters in fight over future of Hurricane Isaias By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A supersized El Niño’s decapitating winds and the Gulf of Mexico’s toasty, storm-fueling waters are battling over the future strength of Hurricane Isaias. And the storm’s tilt and eye show who’s winning. Continue reading
Oct 09 Your child may be automatically enrolled in a Trump Account. Here's what to know By Adriana Morga, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account” whether you realize it or not. Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger. Continue reading