Sep 12 Second trial set to begin for Alex Jones in Sandy Hook hoax case By Dave Collins, Associated Press Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to go on trial a second time for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax and causing several victims' relatives emotional and psychological harm. Continue reading
Sep 12 Ukraine claims more villages, reaches Russian border in counteroffensive By Elena Becatoros, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine is claiming Monday that it took several more villages, pushing Russian troops right back to the northeastern border. Continue reading
Sep 11 Debunking false claims a difficult battle for election offices nationwide By Ali Swenson, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that sows distrust about voting and results while fueling vitriol aimed at rank-and-file election workers. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 6:51 How the outcome of Moore v. Harper could impact federal elections By PBS NewsHour Weekend A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could radically reshape presidential and congressional elections in this country. At the heart of Moore v. Harper is a disputed legal theory that claims the Constitution gives state legislatures almost unchecked power over… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Ukraine pushes Russian troops back in northeastern region In our news wrap Saturday, a Ukrainian counteroffensive has made major gains against Russian forces in the northeastern part of the country, Charles III was ceremonially proclaimed king in the U.K., the DOJ and Donald Trump's legal team have each… Continue watching
Sep 10 Democratic lawmakers are divided over Sen. Manchin's energy proposal By Kevin Freking, Associated Press To help land his support for a bill hailed by advocacy groups as the biggest investment ever in curbing climate change, Manchin said he secured a commitment from President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders to move a permitting-streamlining package for energy projects through… Continue reading
Sep 10 Indiana faces a shifting abortion landscape as clinics shut down statewide By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press About nine years ago, Sarah Knowlton sought an abortion at a now-closed clinic in northern Indiana, where she encountered anti-abortion protestors as she approached the entrance. Continue reading
Sep 10 Justice Department, Trump team propose special master candidates for document review By Eric Tucker, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The Justice Department and Donald Trump’s legal team each proposed candidates Friday for the role of an independent arbiter in the investigation into top-secret documents found at the former president's Florida home, but the two sides differed on the scope… Continue reading
Sep 09 Montana permanently blocks transgender people from changing their birth certificates By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Montana health officials have made permanent a rule that blocks transgender people from changing their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery. Continue reading
Sep 09 U.N. seeks funds for African nations as cost of climate change rises By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press From drought to cyclones and sea level rise, the cost of damage caused by climate change in Africa will only get higher as the world warms, stirring concerns from activists and officials about how to pay for it. Continue reading