Oct 22 States that cut off of jobless aid see no surge of job seekers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press, Casey Smith, Associated Press/Report for America In states that cut off the $300 check, the workforce — the number of people who either have a job or are looking for one — has risen no more than it has in the states that maintained the payment. Continue reading
Oct 22 Israel outlaws Palestinian human rights groups, causing backlash from Israeli, international rights organizations By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Most of the targeted organizations document alleged human rights violations by Israel as well as the Palestinian Authority, both of which routinely detain Palestinian activists. Continue reading
Oct 22 Giuliani associate Lev Parnas convicted of campaign finance crimes By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lev Parnas was on trial for more than two weeks as prosecutors accused him of using other people's money to pose as a powerful political broker and cozy up to some of the nation's star Republican political figures. Continue reading
Oct 22 Campaigners stage climate protests across the world By Associated Press Protesters rallied in Uganda, Bangladesh, India and Germany to call for measures that prevent dangerous levels of warming and take account of the plight of the world's poorest, who are particularly hard-hit by climate change. Continue reading
Oct 22 Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return to COVID restrictions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government's scientific advisers have urged the government to ensure coronavirus restrictions can be introduced rapidly, as the rate of new infections continues to grow. Continue reading
Oct 22 Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Pelosi expects agreement on Biden agenda by Friday By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thinks Democrats can meet a goal to reach an agreement on President Joe Biden's social services and climate change package by the end of the week. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 7:16 Here’s what to expect after House vote holding Bannon in contempt Thursday marked a critical step in the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as the U.S. House voted to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a congressional subpoena. Democrats' rebuke was joined by nine… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 10:11 How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that could affect the pocketbooks, working conditions and social safety net for Americans. William Brangham… Continue watching
Oct 21 How segregation and neglect left Benton Harbor, Michigan with toxic water By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan on the southwestern side of the state, Benton Harbor is a small town with a population of just under 10,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2019, 84.7 percent of people… Continue reading