Sep 15 Watch 8:47 California looks to increase 'gate money' to help people adjust to life after prison By William Brangham, Mike Fritz In our ongoing coverage of America’s criminal justice system, we explore what’s called “gate money." That's the small sums that some states give to people when they walk out of prison. Advocates argue this money is too little to help… Continue watching
Sep 15 Ukraine President Zelenskyy says mass grave found in recaptured city By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site near a recently recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II's full state funeral By Mike Corder, Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain and the world are saying a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers. Crowds massed along the streets of London on Monday to honor a monarch whose… Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks at 45th Congressional Hispanic Caucus By News Desk and Associated Press The gala kicked off the White House’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as Democrats ramp up messaging to voters ahead of the 2022 general election. Continue reading
Sep 15 Senate Democrats push same-sex marriage vote until after election By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation follows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead senator championing the bill, predicting that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need… Continue reading
Sep 15 Florida flies migrants to 'sanctuary destination' of Martha's Vineyard By Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flown two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Hate-fueled violence 'has no place in America,' Biden says By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden gathered educators, faith leaders and others who have experienced violence firsthand for a discussion Thursday on how stop the violence, and promised action. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press The Biden administration on Thursday slapped sanctions on dozens of Russian and Ukrainian officials and a number of Russian companies for human rights abuses and the theft of Ukrainian grain. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: White House says Griner, Whelan families to meet President Biden amid U.S.-Russia talks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced Friday. Continue reading
Sep 15 Biden approval up ahead of midterms, AP-NORC poll shows By Josh Boak, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support from Democrats just two months before the November midterm elections. During a few bleak summer months when gasoline… Continue reading