Feb 07 How we've changed since the last State of the Union: 6 key issues By Jenna Cohen, Hannah Grabenstein, Joshua Barajas Before President Joe Biden gives his 2023 State of the Union speech tonight, what does data show about the past year and where the country stands?… Continue reading
Feb 07 Congress considers federal aviation oversight after near collisions By David Koenig, Associated Press Congress is taking up key aviation legislation just after close calls between planes at airports in New York and Texas. A House committee held the first hearing Tuesday on legislation that will govern the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading
Feb 07 New Florida bill could spell end of Disney's control over resort By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Some see it as punishment for Disney's opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Feb 07 Japanese LGBTQ groups demand the country adopt equal rights law by G-7 summit By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese LGBTQ people and rights groups have condemned a recent discriminatory remark by a senior aide of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida… Continue reading
Feb 07 Court denies aid for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' children By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press A Japanese court has rejected a damage suit filed by a group of children of Hiroshima atomic bombing survivors seeking government support for medical costs, saying the hereditary impact of radiation exposure is still unknown. Continue reading
Feb 07 Powell predicts 'significant' inflation drop but job market strength means more rate hikes By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that last week's blockbuster U.S. jobs report showed it would likely take time to curb high inflation but that he expects a "significant decline" in inflation this year. Continue reading
Feb 07 GOP more diverse, but Congress still doesn't reflect America's demographics By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than in years past. Continue reading
Feb 07 China says it will 'safeguard interests' after shooting of alleged spy balloon By Associated Press China says it will "resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests" over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States. Continue reading
Feb 06 Woman plotted with a neo-Nazi leader to attack power grid, officials say By Lea Skene, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The plan was thwarted when both suspects were arrested last week, adding to a growing list of similar cases as authorities warn the American electrical grid could be a vulnerable target for domestic terrorists. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 2:46 News Wrap: Russian forces pressure eastern Ukraine, possibly building new offensive In our news wrap Monday, Russian forces kept up pressure in eastern Ukraine possibly building toward a new offensive, Israeli forces killed five Palestinian gunmen in the latest raid on the occupied West Bank, tens of thousands of nurses and… Continue watching