Aug 08 Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is "equal partner" with African countries By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems. Continue reading
Aug 08 2022 Connecticut Primary Election Results By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Connecticut election results and maps for the 2022 midterm primary elections. Continue reading
Aug 08 Rudy Giuliani won't testify Tuesday in Georgia election probe By Eric Tucker, Kate Brumback, Associated Press A lawyer for Giuliani says the former NYC mayor will not appear as scheduled Tuesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta that's investigating whether Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 general election. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: Biden pledges more U.S. help for Kentucky after survey of flood damage By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are witnessing first hand the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky's history. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: U.S. pledges largest Ukraine arms delivery yet with $1 billion more in rockets and other weapons By Lolita C. Baldor, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Continue reading
Aug 08 Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal end, decision on 'final text' rests with Iranian and U.S. governments By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Diplomats say talks to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear accord with world powers in Vienna have ended as the parties closed a final text and key negotiators prepared to consult with their capitals. Continue reading
Aug 08 Trump-endorsed candidates and challenges to progressive incumbents ahead in Tuesday's primary elections By Associated Press The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 2:31 News Wrap: Cease-fire takes effect in Gaza after days of violent conflict In our news wrap Sunday, a cease-fire in Gaza has gone into effect after days of Israeli strikes and militant counterattacks, the U.S. Senate passed a sprawling bill to fight climate change and lower healthcare costs, Biden cleared from isolation… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:29 A look at the policies in the Democrats' historic climate bill The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in climate policy in U.S. history, including more than $300 billion to address global warming. It also sets a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent by the year 2030 and… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:47 How the Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower drug costs 48 million Americans get prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, but Medicare has had no ability to negotiate prices. A provision in the Inflation Reduction Act would change that in some cases. The bill would also cap out-of-pocket drug costs… Continue watching