Oct 02 What to know about a UN vote to send a Kenya-led force curb Haiti gang violence By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution to authorize a multinational force to Haiti led by Kenya to help combat violent gangs that have grown incredibly powerful and overwhelmed police. Continue reading
Oct 02 What to watch in the Supreme Court's next term By Marcia Coyle The Supreme Court begins a new term Oct. 2 with public support at a low ebb, ethics clouds hovering above two of its members, and a docket driven by challenges to social media platforms, gun laws, voting rights and more. Continue reading
Oct 02 North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash By Jack Dura, Mead Gruver, Associated Press Doug Larsen's death, along with the death of his wife Amy and their two young children, was confirmed Monday in an email that Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue sent to his fellow senators. Continue reading
Oct 02 Late-night shows return after writers strike, actors resume talks that could end their standoff By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike. John Oliver returned to his "Last Week Tonight" with a full-throated endorsement of the strike and its successful outcome. Continue reading
Oct 02 Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The groups filed their petition with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Sept. 28 in an effort to protect the North Atlantic right whale. Continue reading
Oct 02 Montana is appealing a major climate change ruling that favored youth activists By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press The office of Montana's Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling in which a judge said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs from harm caused by global warming. Continue reading
Oct 02 Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control of Nagorno-Karabakh as the Armenian exodus slows down By Associated Press In a 24-hour military campaign on Sept. 19, the Azerbaijani army routed the region's Armenian forces, forcing them to capitulate, and the separatist authorities agreed to dissolve their government by the end of the year. Continue reading
Oct 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on celebrating Americans with Disabilities Act By News Desk Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally… Continue reading
Oct 02 California Gov. Newsom names replacement for Feinstein in Senate By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign adviser Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death. Continue reading
Oct 02 Rep. Gaetz threatens to oust Speaker McCarthy after deal averting government shutdown By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Gaetz said he'd use a procedural tool called a motion to vacate that has only been used twice in the past century. But in recent years, conservatives have wielded the motion as a weapon against their leaders. Continue reading