Oct 12 Watch 6:53 Biden's student loan forgiveness plan faces challenge in federal court By Laura Barrón-López President Biden's executive order to cancel student debt is facing its most serious legal challenge to date. A federal judge in Missouri heard arguments from six states hoping to block the plan from taking effect. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 9:26 Analyzing key midterm races that could decide control of the House By Lisa Desjardins With a month until the midterms, we're digging into races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans hoped for a wave of wins, but the end of Roe v. Wade and improvement in gas prices may help… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 12:13 Young voters on their hopes for the future and if politicians listen to their concerns By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman In the battleground state of Wisconsin, recent statewide elections have been decided by the narrowest of margins. Younger Americans traditionally show up to the polls at lower rates than older generations, but one recent study suggests youth could play a… Continue watching
Oct 12 United Nations demands Russia reverse 'illegal' annexations of Ukraine regions By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions. Continue reading
Oct 12 Finland runs out of iodine pills after health officials warn of possible nuclear incidents due to Russia's war in Ukraine By Associated Press The Finnish Health Ministry said Tuesday that "an accident at a nuclear power plant could release radioactive iodine into the environment, which could build up in the thyroid gland."… Continue reading
Oct 12 Indiana Supreme Court still considering if state abortion ban violates state constitution By Tom Davies, Associated Press The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether the ban violates the state constitution. Continue reading
Oct 12 Lawsuit in Arizona says Utah firm and lawmaker helped Mormons hide abuse By Michael Rezendes, Jason Dearen, Associated Press Three children who were sexually abused by their father are accusing a Utah state legislator and a prominent Salt Lake City law firm of conspiring with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to cover up their abuse. Continue reading
Oct 12 Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million to Sandy Hook families By Associated Press The verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host over his relentless promotion of the lie that the 2012 massacre never happened. Continue reading
Oct 12 California attorney general to investigate LA redistricting after councilmembers' racist remarks By Michael R. Blood, Brian Melley, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The announcement comes as three LA City Council members face calls to resign over a recording of them using racist language to mock colleagues while they schemed to protect Latino political strength in council districts. Continue reading
Oct 12 U.S. to pull visas of Haitian officials involved with criminal organizations, send humanitarian assistance By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Senior U.S. officials say the U.S. government will revoke visas from current and former Haitian government officials involved with criminal organizations. Continue reading