Jul 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing By Associated Press The White House on Thursday said Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that he would step down as the UK’s head of government will not put a damper on the close relationship between Washington and London. Continue reading
Jul 07 Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty since war in Ukraine began By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Gabby Giffords and others By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late Sen. John McCain and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. Continue reading
Jul 07 WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial: media reports By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow. Continue reading
Jul 07 After scandal-filled stint, British Prime Minister Johnson resigns as party leader By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday, giving in to irresistible pressure as a three-year-term that began with a bold vow to "get Brexit done" and a huge election win ended in scandal… Continue reading
Jul 06 Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe By Associated Press The war in Ukraine is fueling fears of a natural gas emergency in Europe. Russia has throttled back supplies to more countries, this time to major economies and big users such as Germany and Italy. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 7:47 Red flag laws questioned after revelations about Highland Park gunman By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow Bail was denied Wednesday for the gunman who confessed to the July 4 massacre in Highland Park, Illinois that left seven people dead. Authorities also revealed new information about the gunman, raising questions about how he was able to get… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 3:11 Remembering the victims of the Highland Park shooting By Courtney Norris Seven people have died from the Highland Park shooting in a suburb of Chicago. We take a moment to remember the victims, the lives they led, and the legacies they leave behind. Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify before Jan. 6 panel In our news wrap Wednesday, former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreed to testify Friday before the Jan. 6 committee, report details how a Uvalde police officer missed his chance to shoot the gunman, the FDA says U.S. pharmacists… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 3:41 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant amid calls to resign By Romilly Weeks, Tommy Walters In a year of mostly self-inflicted political wounds for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, dozens of members of his government resigned Wednesday over how he handled allegations of sexual harassment by a former aide. But amid deafening cries for him… Continue watching