Aug 03 WATCH: Cuomo defiant after probe says he sexually harassed 11 women By Michael R. Sisak, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press The governor remained defiant, saying in a taped response to the findings that “the facts are much different than what has been portrayed" and that he “never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances.”… Continue reading
Aug 03 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Senate Homeland Security committee holds hearing on domestic terrorism By News Desk The hearing focused on the threat of racially, ethnically, religiously, and politically motivated attacks in the U.S. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Experts testify before Senate on student loan bankruptcy reform By News Desk The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on student loan bankruptcy reform as the federal government prepares to end its pause on payments this fall. Continue reading
Aug 03 More than 110 million COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, U.S. says By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 02 Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Poland has granted a visa to a Belarusian Olympic sprinter who said she feared for her safety and that her team's officials tried to force her to fly home. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 8:53 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on infrastructure negotiations, Trump’s fundraising success NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including progress on the infrastructure negotiations in the Senate, former President Donald Trump’s fundraising efforts… Continue watching
Aug 02 Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19 By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham says he "started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night" and went to the doctor Monday morning. Graham says he will quarantine for 10 days and describes his current symptoms as "mild."… Continue reading
Aug 02 U.S. hits 70 percent vaccination rate — a month late, amid a surge By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The U.S. still has not hit the administration's other goal of fully vaccinating 165 million American adults by July 4. It is about 8.5 million short. Continue reading
Aug 02 White House says CDC can’t stop evictions, calls on states to act By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions out of their homes. Continue reading