Jan 19 As government nears debt limit, Biden and House Republicans prepare for face off By Josh Boak, Associated Press The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing. Continue reading
Jan 18 IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants to reduce risk of accidents By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is placing teams of experts at all of Ukraine's nuclear power plants to reduce the risk of severe accidents as Russia's war against the country rages on. Continue reading
Jan 18 Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister By Associated Press Ardern described her job as among the most privileged but challenging jobs and said doing it required having a reserve to face the unexpected. She said she no longer had that reserve to face another term in office. Continue reading
Jan 18 Tear gas fired at Congo protesters opposing presence of foreign troops By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press Police in eastern Congo have fired tear gas at demonstrators who were protesting the arrival of foreign troops. Officials say the protest on Wednesday in Goma wasn't authorized to take place. Authorities later detained some participants, as well as some… Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Report shows new signs of easing inflation In our news wrap Wednesday, there are fresh signs that inflation is easing as U.S. wholesale prices slowed again, some major California roadways remained closed after weeks of storms and flooding and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition suffered… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 8:47 Mayors from across the U.S. gather to discuss issues affecting their communities By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens More than 200 mayors have traveled to Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting. During the meeting, they will discuss policy initiatives for cities and meet with federal officials, including President Biden. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, a… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 6:52 New book 'The Fight of His Life' reveals the inner workings of the Biden White House By Amna Nawaz, Cybele Mayes-Osterman The White House has been plagued in recent days by the slow drip of developments related to classified documents from President Biden's days as vice president. It all comes as a new book takes us inside the inner workings of… Continue watching
Jan 18 Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules By Associated Press Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to make an emotional journey back to their families for Lunar New Year holidays. Continue reading
Jan 18 Analysis: What is the debt ceiling? By Steven Pressman, The Conversation Treasury Secretary Yellen announced the U.S. will hit its $31 trillion debt ceiling on Jan. 19. Economists and markets are worried Congress won’t act in time, which could trigger a financial crisis. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: NATO allies U.S., Turkey meet in Washington amid disagreements on war in Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and Turkey on Wednesday looked to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years but were unable to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have soured ties between… Continue reading