Sep 23 States return recordings of Indigenous oral histories to tribal control By Erika Bolstad, Stateline More control may mean that some materials won’t be as readily accessible to the public as they once were. But it also means that the descendants of the people on tape will decide what materials should be in the public… Continue reading
Sep 23 UK cuts taxes, boosts spending, accelerating recession worries By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The British pound has went on its biggest one-day drop in 2 1/2 years after the U.K.'s new government outlined plans to cut taxes and boost spending. It's sparked concerns that increased public borrowing will worsen the nation's cost-of-living crisis. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Elton John plays the White House lawn as part of farewell tour By Colleen Long, Associated Press Elton John said Friday that he'd played in some beautiful venues, but the stage in front of the White House, beneath a massive tent on a perfect autumn night, was “probably the icing on the cake.”… Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: McCarthy unveils House GOP's 'Commitment to America' in Pennsylvania By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The "Commitment to America" includes broad ideas for the economy, border security and social issues. But McCarthy faces challenges ahead — notably unifying the GOP's different factions. Democrats say the "true details" of the Republican agenda are "frightening."… Continue reading
Sep 23 77 migrants from Lebanon dead after boat sinks, Syrian official says By Fay Abuelgasim, Bilal Hussein, Associated Press Syria's health minister says at least 77 people died when a boat with migrants from Lebanon sank off Syria's coast this week. The minster was quoted by state TV on Friday as saying that he fears the death toll from… Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: White House says U.S. is prepared to impose 'severe economic costs' on Russia By Associated Press The White House said Friday it is prepared to impose additional "swift and severe economic costs on Russia," along with U.S. allies and partners, in response to Russia's referendums seeking to take over parts of Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Biden says 'Democracy itself is on the ballot' at DNC event By Associated Press President Joe Biden is looking to portray November's midterm elections as a stark contrast between optimism and hope and darkness and fear. Continue reading
Sep 23 GOP leaders roll out 'Commitment to America,' midterm election agenda, but challenges remain By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is heading to Pennsylvania on Friday to directly confront President Joe Biden and the party in power, unveiling a midterm election agenda with sweeping Trump-like promises. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: U.S. sanctions Iran's 'morality police' after young woman's death In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's morality police as protests continue over the death of a young woman in custody, Republicans in the Senate blocked action on forcing the disclosure of "dark money" donors to… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 2:58 'One man chose this war': U.N. Security Council discusses Russian horrors in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda The war in Ukraine took center stage at the U.N. Security Council as leading players on opposite sides came face-to-face for the first time since Russia's invasion. They waged verbal battle as the war claimed more casualties. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching