Sep 19 World leaders confront COVID’s impact on education ahead of U.N. General Assembly By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press With COVID-related school disruptions setting back children around the world, activists implored world leaders Monday to prioritize school systems and restore educational budgets slashed when the pandemic hit. Continue reading
Sep 19 Baltic nations close borders to Russian citizens over Ukraine war By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Under the coordinated travel ban, Russians wishing to travel to the Baltic countries as tourists or for business, sports or cultural purposes will not be allowed in even if they hold valid visas for the European Union's checks-free Schengen Area. Continue reading
Sep 19 Iranian president’s remarks on the Holocaust spark outcry in Israel By Associated Press The Iranian president's comment that "there are some signs" that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research has sparked an outcry from Israel, a country home to tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors. Continue reading
Sep 19 Independents once ready to vote for Republicans wavering ahead of midterm elections By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Some independent voters who began 2022 looking to Republicans for answers have drifted back to moving toward Democrats. Continue reading
Sep 19 Interest rates likely to increase as Fed signals more hikes ahead By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the Fed's drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would "bring some pain."… Continue reading
Sep 19 Puerto Rico suffers ‘catastrophic’ damage from Hurricane Fiona, governor says By Associated Press Governor Pedro Pierluisi said Puerto Rico had suffered "catastrophic" damage from Hurricane Fiona, with heavy rains expected to continue through tomorrow. Continue reading
Sep 19 Key moments from Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has been lowered into the royal vault at St. George’s Chapel, in Windsor Castle, at the conclusion of her committal service. Continue reading
Sep 19 American hostage of Taliban freed in prisoner exchange, family says By Eric Tucker, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Family members and U.S. officials say an American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released. Continue reading
Sep 19 U.S. would defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion, Biden says By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China has criticized President Joe Biden's statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Bidens pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London In our news wrap Sunday, the Bidens paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London, Ukraine made strategic gains against Russian forces to the south, Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Armenia amid a cease-fire with Azerbaijan, Hurricane… Continue watching