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
Oct 21 House votes to hold former Trump strategist Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thousands rally in Sudan's capital to demand civilian rule By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press Sudan has been ruled by an interim, civilian-military government since 2019. The military ousted longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April that year, following four months of mass protests against his rule. Continue reading
Oct 21 Federal Reserve imposes sweeping new limits on policymakers' investments By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve is imposing a sweeping new set of restrictions on the investments its officials can own, a response to questionable recent trades that forced two top Fed officials to resign. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House vote sends the matter to the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, where it will now be up to prosecutors in that office to decide whether to present the case to a grand jury for possible criminal charges. Continue reading