Nov 09 Russia aims to make its largest island carbon neutral by 2025 By Tanya Titova, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Tree growth will absorb as much planet-warming carbon dioxide as the island’s half-million residents and its businesses produce, an idea the Russian government 4,000 miles to the west in Moscow hopes to apply to the whole country. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Trial for Ahmaud Arbery killing continues - Day 3 By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The man who initiated the chase that ended in Ahmaud Arbery's death quickly changed his story about why he suspected the 25-year-old Black man running in his neighborhood was a criminal, two police officers testified Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 8:04 Energy Sec. Granholm on how infrastructure bill will ease inflation, supply jam The bipartisan infrastructure bill, a key part of President Joe Biden's legislative agenda, passed Congress last week and is headed to the White House to be signed into law. The trillion dollar plan will bring historic investments to roads, bridges… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:03 States sue over new Biden vaccine rule for businesses, claim federal overreach By John Yang, Courtney Norris This weekend, a federal appeals court in Louisiana temporarily blocked the Biden administration's new rule that millions of private sector workers get a COVID-19 vaccine, or get tested weekly. The rule has led more than two dozen states to file… Continue watching
Nov 08 WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse trial for Kenosha shooting continues - Day 6 By Michael Tarm, Scott Bauer, Amy Forliti, Associated Press The first man killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was shot at a range of just a few feet and had soot injuries that could indicate he had his hand over the barrel of Rittenhouse’s rifle, a… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 7:36 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on bipartisan infrastructure bill, lessons from Virginia NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the passage of the infrastructure bill, and lessons from Virginia’s gubernatorial election. Continue watching
Nov 08 Biden team defends worker vaccine rule, wants challenges combined into single case By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press At least 27 states plus several businesses and associations filed legal challenges in at least six federal appeals courts after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its mandate last week. Continue reading
Nov 08 House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump associates Jason Miller, Michael Flynn and Bernard Kerik By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel’s chairman said the committee was demanding testimony and documents from former Trump campaign officials and others who strategized about how to halt the certification of Biden’s victory in a so-called “war room” ahead of the siege. Continue reading
Nov 08 Woman recalls 'complete terror' of Charlottesville car attack By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence. Continue reading
Nov 08 Youth activists call on U.S. to help deliver $100 billion in international climate aid By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, William Brangham, Sam Lane “We're in the [climate crisis right now] because of empty promises, because [world leaders] prioritize themselves and their economies over the planet and the people,” South African climate activist Raeesah Noor-Mahomed said. Continue reading