Mar 22 WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO testifies on East Palestine derailment at Senate hearing By Stephen Groves, Associated Press A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads emerged Wednesday as senators heard fresh testimony on the fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Continue reading
Mar 21 Georgia senators send gender-affirming care restrictions to governor By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill. Republicans say restrictions on other treatments are needed to prevent children from making decisions they'll regret later. Continue reading
Mar 21 Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban By Summer Ballentine, David A. Lieb, Associated Press The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 9:21 Iraqis reflect on how U.S. invasion and aftermath changed their lives By Simona Foltyn, Zeba Warsi It’s hard in Iraq to find a town, neighborhood, street or family that hasn’t been touched by the U.S. invasion and its turbulent aftermath. But some parts of the country suffered particularly hard under the repeated waves of violence, loss… Continue watching
Mar 21 Trump waits out grand jury in Florida as New York braces for protests By Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is in Florida, waiting out the possibility of criminal charges in New York City — as the city braces for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Continue reading
Mar 21 Norfolk Southern CEO offers support for new regulations after Ohio train disaster By Stephen Groves, Associated Press CEO Alan Shaw is under pressure from senators and federal safety regulators to step up his commitment to safety regulations as he appears before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 21 Fox News producer claims network was coerced to give misleading testimony in Dominion libel case By Randall Chase, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The $1.6 billion lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems alleges that Fox amplified false allegations that its machines changed votes in the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as teachers, staff begin 3-day strike By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The workers joined picket lines in a steady rain before dawn, demanding better wages and increased staffing. Some held signs that read “We keep schools safe, Respect Us!”… Continue reading
Mar 21 Israel repeals 2005 act that removed West Bank settlements By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israeli lawmakers have repealed a 2005 act that saw four Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank dismantled at the same time as Israeli forces withdrew from the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Mar 21 Supreme Court unanimously rules for deaf student in education case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. Continue reading