Feb 02 Watch 10:07 Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level in 40 years By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have reached their highest level in 40 years. Using funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is spearheading the allocation of $5 billion to state and local governments through a federal grant… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:07 Texas Rep. Chip Roy on the agenda of the GOP's House majority By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan House Republicans have been busy on Capitol Hill launching some of their top agenda items of the year. Just this week they kicked off committee hearings into the Biden administration's handling of the southern border and have been navigating talks… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 9:10 Democratic Party battles over rearranging its presidential primary calendar By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Democrats will soon vote to rearrange their calendar for the presidential primaries in 2024 and beyond and it could have major ramifications for the party. The plan moves South Carolina to the top of the calendar and would be the… Continue watching
Feb 02 U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in newest package By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will provide ground-launched small-diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday. Continue reading
Feb 02 IOC details plan to allow Russian athletes into Paris Olympics amid criticisms By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games. It comes amid a backlash from Ukraine and its allies. Continue reading
Feb 02 New Jersey councilwoman found shot to death outside of her home By Maryclaire Dale, Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press The Middlesex County prosecutor's office says 30-year-old Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was found in the vehicle at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 02 Problems mount in U.K. as Sunak hits 100th day as prime minister By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has angry unions to the left of him, anxious Conservative Party lawmakers to the right and, in the middle, millions of voters he must win over to avert electoral defeat. Continue reading
Feb 02 Putin marks anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad, justifies invasion of Ukraine By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in the battle of Stalingrad, and evoked the long and grueling fight as justification for the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats from Vienna By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday that two diplomats the Russian Embassy had "engaged in acts incompatible with their diplomatic status."… Continue reading
Feb 02 New York man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene By Associated Press Federal prosecutors say a New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. Continue reading