Dec 22 Watch 7:12 Senate approves $1.7 trillion spending bill to avoid government shutdown, aid Ukraine With Congress coming down to the wire to keep the government open, there were questions Thursday if the $1.7 trillion spending bill would be derailed in the Senate. But it cleared the chamber and heads to the House of Representatives… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 8:11 Putin pushes to rebuild Russia's military as its invasion of Ukraine grinds on By Geoff Bennett, Teresa Cebrian Aranda President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to Ukraine after meeting with President Biden at the White House and receiving thunderous applause during his address to Congress. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin said Russia will beef up its military and continue its invasion of Ukraine. Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 6:36 Small retailers find ways to adapt amid pandemic and online shopping convenience By Paul Solman, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of retail in cities across the country with small and independent businesses bearing the brunt of closures. And this winter, many have seen a drop in demand from last year. But owners, and… Continue watching
Dec 22 Inflation is a factor behind an increase in holiday procrastinators this year By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Inflation is driving many consumers to put off their holiday shopping until the last minute. Continue reading
Dec 22 Jurors deliberate whether Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jurors began deliberations Thursday at the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is charged with shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. Continue reading
Dec 22 Temperatures plunging fast as winter storm threatens vast swath of U.S. By Heather Hollingsworth, Jill Bleed, Associated Press Temperatures are plunging far and fast as a winter storm forms ahead of Christmas weekend. Continue reading
Dec 22 U.S. economy beat early estimate, grew 3.2 percent in 3rd quarter By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Shrugging off rampant inflation and rising interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly strong 3.2 percent annual pace from July through September, the government reported Thursday in a healthy upgrade from its earlier estimate of third-quarter growth. Continue reading
Dec 22 Racist incidents in high school football spark talks and programs By Cliff Brunt, Associated Press Several racist incidents targeting Black people occurred this high school football season around the nation. Continue reading
Dec 22 Judge sets $250M bond, house arrest for Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX crypto exchange By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to make his initial U.S. court appearance Thursday on charges that he swindled investors and looted customer deposits on his FTX trading platform. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 15:39 Zelenskyy visits Washington to meet with Biden and address Congress amid plea for more aid By Judy Woodruff, Shoshana Dubnow, Cai Pigliucci President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine made a surprise visit to his nation's most important partner in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Wednesday to meet with President Biden and address Congress. It comes as U.S. lawmakers are… Continue watching