May 26 Thousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fears By Amy Taxin, Christopher Weber, Martha Bellisle, Associated Press Officials ordered evacuations in Garden Grove near Los Angeles last Thursday after the tank at an aerospace plant overheated. About 16,000 of roughly 50,000 evacuees are still waiting for the all-clear. Continue reading
May 26 Dave Chapelle on Trump and other top moments from Settle In By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett Settle In is going on a brief summer break. We’re gearing up to return later this summer with more of the candid interviews you’ve come to enjoy. Until then, here are five of our favorite moments from Settle In so… Continue reading
May 26 Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts certify first statewide ride-hailing union By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Labor leaders described the victory as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Continue reading
May 26 Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over commercial driver's licenses for immigrants By Associated Press The case the court turned away Tuesday stems from a crash in Florida last year that killed three people. Continue reading
May 26 Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill By Claire Rush, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries and there was no immediate threat to the public. Continue reading
May 26 Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 settlement By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Attorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement. Continue reading
May 26 Even as stock market hits highs, most Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels. Continue reading
May 25 Watch News Wrap: Southern California chemical tank no longer a threat to explode In our news wrap Monday, Southern California authorities say a tank full of hazardous chemicals is no longer a threat to explode, the WHO head says at least 220 people have died from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 9:18 Ohio volunteers locate and honor graves of Revolutionary War veterans By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber Memorial Day was first established in the aftermath of the Civil War, but has become a day to mark all those who died serving in the military. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff reports on a local… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… Continue watching