Sep 19 Watch 8:50 Amy Walter and Asma Khalid on Hispanic voters and the midterms Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Asma Khalid of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans pushing to make immigration and the southern border a key issue and a new… Continue watching
Sep 19 WATCH: Blinken warns UN about threats to press freedom By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned about the dangers to freedom of the press as world leaders convene at the United Nations this week. Continue reading
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