Jan 05 Watch 8:35 Exploring the threats to democracy that remain 2 years after Jan. 6 By Laura Barrón-López In the first general election after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, many of the most high-profile election deniers lost their races. But threats to democracy remain as extremist political factions remain emboldened, Trump’s presidential bid is built on… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 6:14 The controversial legacy Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI leaves behind By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was celebrated Thursday at a funeral mass in St. Peter's Square with his successor, Pope Francis, presiding. Though retired nearly a decade, Benedict was a leading light for conservatives in the church. Others look at his… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 4:53 Federal Trade Commission proposes ban on noncompete clauses The Federal Trade Commission proposed banning noncompete clauses that prevent workers from switching employers or starting a new business. About one in five Americans, approximately 30 million people, are affected by these policies. The FTC will accept public comments for… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 6:12 Damar Hamlin’s high school coach explains what makes him so well-loved By William Brangham, Courtney Norris There is encouraging news on pro football player Damar Hamlin. Doctors now say that all signs indicate his neurological state is intact. The Buffalo Bills safety's heart stopped during a Monday night game in Cincinnati and had been kept under… Continue watching
Jan 05 Biden signs bill aiming to ease costs for prison calls By Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden has signed into law a bill aimed at easing the cost for prisoners to call family and friends. The legislation clarifies that the Federal Communications Commission can set limits for fees on audio and video calls inside corrections facilities. Continue reading
Jan 05 As CES opens, startups face cautious investors amid economic uncertainty By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press More than a thousand startups are showcasing their products at the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas, hoping to create some buzz around their gadgets and capture the eyes of investors. Continue reading
Jan 05 Police say Idaho killing suspect’s DNA found at crime scene By Rebecca Boone, Gene Johnson, Associated Press Authorities say the DNA of the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene. Continue reading
Jan 05 Severe storms knock out power in California, at least 4 dead due to flooding By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press Officials in California ordered evacuations in a high-risk coastal area where mudslides killed 23 people in 2018 as a huge storm barreled into the state Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain that threatened widespread flooding and knocked out power to… Continue reading
Jan 05 Family of 8 found fatally shot in Utah home, including 5 children By Sam Metz, Associated Press Eight family members, five of them children, were found dead from gunshot wounds in a southern Utah home Wednesday, according to authorities who did not provide more details or a potential motive for the killings. Continue reading
Jan 05 Damar Hamlin showing ‘remarkable improvement,’ Buffalo Bills say By John Wawrow, Associated Press Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shown what physicians treating him are calling "remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours."… Continue reading