Feb 17 WATCH: White House speaks on toxic train derailment in Ohio By Associated Press The Biden administration on Friday defended its response to a toxic freight train derailment in Ohio two weeks ago, even as local leaders and members of Congress demanded that more be done. Continue reading
Feb 16 Nicola Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Scotland's independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan. The resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the decades-long campaign by Scottish nationalists to secede from the United Kingdom at an impasse. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 4:59 Biden says 3 unidentified objects shot down likely not spy balloons By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn President Biden gave his most detailed assessment yet of the Chinese spy balloon and other objects that have crossed into U.S. airspace. The president said three unidentified objects shot down were likely linked to private companies or scientific research, not… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Grand jury says one or more witnesses lied about efforts to overturn election In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 7:04 A look at the challenge of dealing with mental illness while in the public eye By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori, Matt Loffman Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander. Continue watching
Feb 16 Senegal police smash car window, forcibly remove opposition leader By Babacar Dione, Associated Press Videos recorded by his driver and posted on social media by his supporters showed police physically removing Ousmane Sonko from the back seat of his car after he appeared in a Dakar court on Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 16 Prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis asks court to reinstate him, citing First Amendment By Terry Spencer, Associated Press An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him. Continue reading
Feb 16 Biden announces new steps to tackle racial inequality in government By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden signed an executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 that required agencies to conduct reviews and take steps to fix problems. Continue reading
Feb 16 Moldova’s new pro-Western government faces ‘crises’ amid Russia’s war in Ukraine By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean has been sworn in after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 16 Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for treatment of depression By Associated Press Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression. Continue reading