Aug 01 A scandal-ridden former governor, a Jan. 6 protester and others: what to watch in Tuesday’s primaries By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Primary elections are being held in six states on Tuesday. In Missouri, scandal-ridden former Gov. Eric Greitens is attempting a political comeback in his campaign for U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Aug 01 Cities face crisis with smaller schools as enrollment shrinks in wake of pandemic By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Across the U.S., COVID-19 relief money is helping to subsidize growing numbers of big-city schools with small numbers of students. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's… Continue watching
Jul 31 Biden still testing positive for COVID, White House doctor says By Josh Boak, Associated Press In a letter noting the positive test, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House physician, said Sunday that the president “continues to feel well” and will keep on working from the executive residence while he isolates. Continue reading
Jul 31 Pelosi leads delegation to Asia without confirming Taiwan visit By Joe McDonald, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”… Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: More victims of deadly floods found in Kentucky, Appalachia In our news wrap Saturday, catastrophic flash floods across eastern Kentucky and wider Appalachia have killed at least 25 people, President Biden tests positive for COVID again in a rare rebound case, protestors storm Iraq's parliament for the second time… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:22 Texas woman describes ordeal with state abortion law after miscarriage When Marlena Stell suffered a miscarriage last year in Texas, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to go for weeks with fetal remains inside of her because of strict anti-abortion laws. It's a story… Continue watching
Jul 30 Biden again tests positive for COVID-19 in rare ‘rebound’ case By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a letter that Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.” O'Connor said “there is no reason to reinitiate treatment at this time.”… Continue reading
Jul 30 Democrats’ economic package poised for passage but still faces obstacles By Alan Fram, Associated Press Approval would let President Joe Biden and his party claim a triumph on top priorities as November’s elections approach. Continue reading
Jul 30 House approves legislation to help the West cope with wildfires and drought By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits; boost resiliency and mitigation projects for communities affected by climate change; protect watersheds; and make it easier for wildfire victims to get federal assistance. Continue reading