Feb 17 How harm reduction advocates are working to prevent fentanyl overdose deaths By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn, Rachel Liesendahl In his address, Biden called for “strong penalties to crack down on fentanyl trafficking” — a line that garnered bipartisan applause during his State of the Union address. But the call drew criticism from harm reduction advocates who say a… Continue reading
Feb 17 Colleagues praise Fetterman for seeking depression treatment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive. Continue reading
Feb 17 Regulators force Tesla to recall 363,000 ‘Full Self-Driving’ vehicles By Tom Krisher, Associated Press U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its "Full Self-Driving" system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits. The recall came after regulators expressed concerns about the way Tesla's system… Continue reading
Feb 17 5 Memphis police officers plead not guilty for murder of Tyre Nichols By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Five former Memphis police officers have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. Continue reading
Feb 17 Federal prosecutors request 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago. That recommendation in a late Thursday court filing would add to the 30… Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 4:59 Biden says 3 unidentified objects shot down likely not spy balloons By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn President Biden gave his most detailed assessment yet of the Chinese spy balloon and other objects that have crossed into U.S. airspace. The president said three unidentified objects shot down were likely linked to private companies or scientific research, not… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Grand jury says one or more witnesses lied about efforts to overturn election In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 8:26 Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Shoshana Dubnow, Mary Fecteau In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the… Continue watching
Feb 16 What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial. Continue reading
Feb 16 Prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis asks court to reinstate him, citing First Amendment By Terry Spencer, Associated Press An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him. Continue reading