Sep 28 Watch 9:32 How firefighters’ life-saving work puts them at a higher risk of cancer By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson The life expectancy for firefighters is ten years less than the average person and it’s not just the fires themselves that present dangers. Firefighters are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals, and according to recent research, even their protective gear may… Continue watching
Sep 28 What is the rare sedition charge at center of Jan. 6 insurrection trial? By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The founder of the Oath Keepers and four associates are on trial in the U.S. Capitol attack on charges that include seditious conspiracy — a rare Civil War-era charge that strikes to the heart of what prosecutors say happened that… Continue reading
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production By Adam Beam, Associated Press It's a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking. Continue reading
Sep 28 Churches defend sex abuse reporting loophole By Jason Dearen, Michael Rezendes, Associated Press Clergy in 33 states are exempt from laws requiring professionals such as teachers, physicians and psychotherapists to report information about alleged child abuse to police or child welfare officials. Continue reading
Sep 28 Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon in southwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm, with windspeeds of nearly 155 mph. Continue reading
Sep 28 Environmental groups warn of pollution hazards as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Environmental groups say the polluted leftovers of Florida's phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination triggered by Hurricane Ian. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of mass power outages as Hurricane Ian approaches landfall By Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says some areas have begun to lose power and warns of mass outages as Hurricane Ian approaches the state's coast. Continue reading
Sep 28 Hurricane Ian approaches Florida just below windspeeds for Category 5 storm By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Ian has rapidly intensified off Florida, gaining top winds of 155 mph, just shy of the most devastating Category 5 hurricane status. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Biden calls on Congress to reinstate expanded child tax credit to end hunger by 2030 By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press President Joe Biden is hosting a conference on hunger, nutrition and health, the first by the White House since 1969 during the Nixon administration. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: FEMA Director Deanna Criswell warns Floridians to evacuate if still possible, or get to higher ground By Associated Press FEMA's director will give an update ahead Hurricane Ian's expected landfall as nearly a Category 5 storm. Continue reading