Oct 14 Michigan governor orders urgent response to elevated lead levels in water By David Eggert, Associated Press Thursday's directive came about a week after her administration urged people to use only bottled water for cooking and drinking. That came amid criticism of state and local officials' handling of the response. Continue reading
Oct 14 Wage theft hits immigrants — hard By Susan Ferriss, Joe Yerardi, The Center for Public Integrity Immigrants perform some of America's lowest-paying, most arduous jobs, and are among those most victimized by employers failing to pay them fairly. Continue reading
Oct 14 Trump expected to give deposition in New York for protesters’ lawsuit By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015. Continue reading
Oct 14 FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health advisors said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. Continue reading
Oct 14 Jan. 6 panel set to vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jill Colvin, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel's subpoena. Continue reading
Oct 14 U.S. wholesale inflation rose a record 8.6 percent over 12 months By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The jump in inflation this year reflects higher prices for food and energy and a number of other items from furniture to autos as the pandemic has snarled supply chains and demand has outstripped supply. Continue reading
Oct 14 At U.N. court, Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of ethnic hatred By Mike Corder, Associated Press Armenian representative Yeghishe Kirakosyan made the accusation Thursday as a hearing opened at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Azerbaijan rejected the claim and urged the court to reject it. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House press briefing By Associated Press The White House insisted Thursday that Congress' inaction on President Joe Biden's climate agenda is "not going to be the defining factor" in the success of crucial U.N. climate talks next month. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Biden touts COVID-19 response as FDA advisors debate use of booster shots By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden touted the progress his administration has made in battling COVID-19 Thursday, as he stressed the need to continue vaccinating Americans who have not yet received their shots. Continue reading
Oct 13 Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figures By David Klepper, Associated Press The changes come amid mounting criticism of the company's handling of hate speech, misinformation and other kinds of harmful content. Earlier this month, a former Facebook data scientist told Congress that the platform has failed in its responsibility to protect… Continue reading