Jul 01 Watch 7:41 Former USAID head says 'people are dying' a year after agency's dismantling By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi Wednesday marks one year since the Trump administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development as an independent agency. USAID was a central tool of American foreign policy, delivering humanitarian aid, fighting disease, responding to disasters and advancing U.S. Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 7:34 America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Joshua Barajas, Kyle Midura, Jonah Anderson, Matt Loffman With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number… Continue watching
Jul 01 Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone… Continue reading
Jul 01 2 people arrested after unfurling banner atop the Empire State Building's antenna By Robert Bumsted, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested. Continue reading
Jul 01 Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland By Jamey Keaten, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith. Continue reading
Jul 01 Poll: Most Americans think the U.S. has strayed from its founding principles By Joshua Barajas Most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles as the nation prepares for its big 250th anniversary, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds. Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults feel America has strayed from the ideals… Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 7:15 News Wrap: Heat wave brings dangerous temperatures to central and eastern U.S. In our news wrap Tuesday, a record-breaking heat wave is intensifying across much of the central and eastern U.S. and pushing temperatures to what officials are calling dangerous levels, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Zyn nicotine pouches can… Continue watching
Jun 30 Serena Williams loses singles match in opening round at Wimbledon By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press Williams played two doubles matches just before Wimbledon to announce her comeback, but she hadn't played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open. Continue reading
Jun 30 Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest By Ed White, Associated Press The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Continue reading
Jun 30 Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit over low performance By Ali Swenson, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The funding suspension is part of the Republican administration's broader anti-fraud actions in the healthcare sector. Continue reading