Sep 11 Watch 7:19 Former Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson issues urgent call to protect U.S. democracy By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman "American democracy is under threat" was the starting point for a task force assembled by the American Bar Association two years ago. Their mission was to investigate the causes and potential solutions for this growing problem. Former Homeland Security Secretary… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 5:42 Hardworking Virginia family struggles to achieve American dream By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Headlines have recently been dominated by news that directly affects people’s lives, from the new tax cut and Medicaid law to near-daily economy updates. But those headlines don’t always capture the everyday reality for millions of Americans just trying to… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 3:18 A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride By Brief But Spectacular Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities where people with disabilities of every kind can be seen,… Continue watching
Sep 11 The state of Utah, where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, has strong pro-gun laws By Ed White, Associated Press Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried without a permit in most instances, experts said. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump assassination attempt suspect forfeits opening statement at trial By David Fischer, Associated Press Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic. Continue reading
Sep 11 South Korean workers who were detained in a Hyundai factory raid are now headed home. Here’s what else to know By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press The workers went by bus from southeast Georgia to Atlanta earlier in the day and are expected to land in South Korea on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Sep 11 More than 300 South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home By Kate Brumback, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the detainees released by U.S. authorities included 316 Koreans, 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian. Continue reading
Sep 11 Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town despite objections from residents By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Opponents of the Tennessee detention center, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, have expressed concerns that detainees could be subjected to abuse and neglect. Continue reading
Sep 11 Former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife sentenced to 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Former Sen. Bob Menendez is serving an 11-year sentence after his conviction last year on charges of taking bribes, extortion, and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Continue reading
Sep 11 Colorado student shot 2 peers and then himself at high school, authorities say By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press Shots were fired both inside and outside the school building, and law enforcement officers who responded found the shooter within five minutes of arriving, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said. Continue reading