Feb 22 Trump visits East Palestine train derailment site, calls response a ‘betrayal’ By Jill Colvin, John Seewer, Associated Press Donald Trump has visited East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month. The former president describes the federal response to the incident as a "betrayal."… Continue reading
Feb 22 West Virginia transgender athlete ban halted during federal appeal By John Raby, Associated Press A federal appeals panel has ruled that West Virginia transgender athletes can compete in female school sports while an appeal is heard on a state law banning their participation. Continue reading
Feb 22 Nipsey Hussle’s killer sentenced to 60 years to life in prison By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The sentence was handed down Wednesday to 33-year-old Eric R. Holder Jr. A jury in July found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Hussle. Continue reading
Feb 22 Nameless winner comes forward to claim Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine By David Sharp, Associated Press The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to collect the prize. Continue reading
Feb 22 Malcolm X’s family announces lawsuit against CIA, FBI, NYPD for wrongful death By Associated Press Ilyasah Shabazz, the co-administrator of her father’s estate, says that the agencies “conspired with each other and with other individuals and acted, and failed to act, in such a way as to bring about the wrongful death of Malcolm X.”… Continue reading
Feb 22 Winter storm hammers northern U.S. as Southeast anticipates record high temperatures By Amancai Biraben, Jim Salter, Associated Press Brutal winter weather is hammering the northern U.S. with “whiteout” snow, dangerous wind gusts and bitter cold. It's shut down roadways, closed schools and businesses, and prompted dire warnings for people to stay home. Continue reading
Feb 21 Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city's anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 11:43 Norfolk Southern CEO defends Ohio response as EPA orders company to clean up toxic spill By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Courtney Norris The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up soil and water at its train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there say they're feeling the effects of air and water contamination. Geoff Bennett traveled to Ohio and questioned… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Biden administration formally proposes restrictions to asylum seekers In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration formally proposed restrictions to asylum seekers at the southern border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it is now up to Iran to end a deadlock over restoring the 2015 nuclear deal,… Continue watching
Feb 21 Mississippi Senate passes limit on gender-affirming health care By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press, Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America The Republican-controlled Mississippi Senate has given final approval to a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for anyone younger than 18. Continue reading