Jan 05 Watch 6:19 News Wrap: At least two dead as storm blasts California In our news wrap Thursday, the latest in a series of extreme storms blasted California and claimed at least two lives, court documents say police found Bryan Kohberger's DNA on a knife sheath where four college students in Idaho were… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 5:52 Biden plan expels more migrants entering U.S. illegally, expands asylum applications By Amna Nawaz The White House unveiled a new immigration plan that will increase expulsions at the southern border. The plan cracks down on those who enter the country illegally but also allows 30,000 migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Haiti to enter… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 7:12 Intelligence fusion centers under scrutiny, accused of undermining civil rights By William Brangham, Sam Weber This week marks two years since the Jan. 6 attack. One of the groups raising alarms in advance was the so-called fusion centers, a national network of state and locally-run intelligence hubs created to gather and disseminate information across multiple… Continue watching
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