Feb 02 WATCH: Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday set a 25-year timeline to cut in half the cancer death rate, a lofty goal that is meant to “supercharge” an initiative started when he was vice president to eradicate the disease that killed his older son, Beau. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: White House says U.S. troops heading to Europe to reassure allies By Associated Press Psaki says the troops will "not be fighting in Ukraine," rather they are being sent to reassure U.S. allies and the deployment is consistent with what other NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Denmark, are also doing. Continue reading
Feb 02 CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns, admitting consensual relationship with co-worker By Associated Press CNN head Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing as U.S. sends troops to Europe By Associated Press Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Europe as a demonstration of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: House Judiciary committee hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' By News Desk The House Judiciary committee held a hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' featuring artists and industry veterans including singer Gloria Estefan. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Homeland Security hearing on role of digital media on radicalization and extremism By News Desk The House of Representatives Homeland Security committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the role of digital media and misinformation on radicalization and extremism. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 11:06 Diplomatic efforts intensify across Europe amid threat of Russian invasion in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Moscow's security demands but said he's willing to hold more talks amid tensions over Ukraine. Katarzyna Pisarska, chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, and Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff,… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 7:09 How Trump attempted to use federal agencies to seize voting machines after 2020 election By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan The New York Times is reporting that six weeks after the 2020 election former President Trump directed his attorney Rudy Guiliani to ask the Department of Homeland Security if it could take possession of voting machines in key swing states. Continue watching
Feb 01 Amnesty International releases report accusing Israel of apartheid By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Amnesty International says Israel has maintained "a system of oppression and domination" over the Palestinians going all the way back to its establishment in 1948, one that meets the international definition of apartheid. Continue reading
Feb 01 Swastikas and public urination: anti-vaccine protest draws outrage in Canada By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A number carried signs and flags with swastikas. Continue reading