Mar 29 5 killed in mass shooting in Israel, officials say By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire in a crowded city in central Israel late Tuesday, methodically gunning down victims as he killed at least five people in the second mass shooting rampage this week. The… Continue reading
Mar 29 Americans are easing up on masks and other COVID safeguards according to AP-NORC poll By Russ Bynum, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans are letting their guard down as new COVID-19 infections plummet to their lowest level since July. But experts warn a new wave of cases is coming. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 9:26 Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on war in Ukraine and the Russian threat The tiny nation of Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia. During World War II, the Soviet Union occupied the country and then annexed it until Estonia regained its independence. Now, it is a NATO and European Union member on… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 7:19 Biden signs law making lynching a federal hate crime By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori, Tyriana Evans The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act became law on Tuesday, a bipartisan step towards acknowledging the history of racial violence in the United States. Amna Nawaz reports on the law's significance and what it took to get here. Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 7:03 Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the probe into Trump's actions during the Capitol attack Reports indicate a gap of nearly eight hours in then-President Trump's phone records on Jan. 6, 2021. It took place during the time frame that his supporters stormed and attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 6:42 Supreme Court hears an Army reservist's case involving exposure to burn pits in Iraq By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Kyle Midura, Ebony Joseph The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that questions whether sweeping legal immunity for states trumps guarantees for America’s veterans. John Yang introduces us to a Texan who served his country, and now finds himself in a legal… Continue watching
Mar 29 WATCH: Pentagon sees 'small' Russian troop movement away from Kyiv By Associated Press Spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the movement appears to be a repositioning of forces, “not a real withdrawal.” He said it was too soon to say how extensive the Russian movements may be or where the troops will be… Continue reading
Mar 29 Biden expresses skepticism about Russia's promise to dial back troops near Kyiv By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he's not yet convinced that Russia’s announcement that it will scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war. Continue reading
Mar 29 FTC sues Intuit to stop misleading 'free' TurboTax filing ads By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The consumer protection agency said millions of consumers cannot actually use the free tax-prep software option because they are ineligible for it. Continue reading
Mar 29 Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes Republican-drawn congressional maps By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The veto puts more pressure on the Republican-dominated Legislature to approve a map and resolve any resulting lawsuits before the June 13 to 17 qualifying period for federal candidates. Continue reading