Jul 08 WATCH: Biden says U.S. war in Afghanistan will end August 31 By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to give a policy speech Thursday about Afghanistan, as American troops plan to fully withdraw from the country by September 11. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing as U.S. assesses ransomware attack By Associated Press The White House said Thursday it is "continuing to gather details" on the latest ransomware attack, including determining whether the "incident occurred with the knowledge or approval of the Russian government."… Continue reading
Jul 07 South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Zuma decided to hand himself over to authorities to obey the order from the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court, that he should serve a prison term for contempt of court. Continue reading
Jul 07 Fencing will come down, but Capitol still closed to visitors By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The stark, black fence is one of the last remaining signs of the horrific mob siege by supporters of former President Donald Trump who tried to stop President Joe Biden's election victory. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: 'Zero chance' of finding the missing in Surfside alive, officials say In our news wrap Wednesday, officials said there was no chance of finding the people still missing in the Surfside rubble alive. Florida was spared major damage or any deaths from tropical storm Elsa. Three undercover police officers in Chicago… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 7:11 Eric Adams on NYC's mayoral race, public safety, economy and COVID plan Tuesday night, two weeks after polls closed in New York City, Brooklyn borough president and former police captain Eric Adams was declared the winner of the Democratic primary, making him heavily favored to become the city's next mayor. Adams joins… Continue watching
Jul 07 Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for prime minister By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The announcement is a political bombshell that could potentially trigger the collapse of the government if he refuses to quit and spark a general election. Continue reading
Jul 07 Israel again demolishes Palestinian village in West Bank By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Human rights groups reported Wednesday that Israeli troops displaced at least 65 residents, including 35 children and put all of their belongings on trucks. Continue reading
Jul 07 India's prime minister drops 12 Cabinet ministers in massive reshuffle By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dropped 12 senior ministers and inducted a younger team aimed at refurbishing his government's image after widespread criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 07 Biden seeks to strengthen options for workers with new executive order By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order reducing the ability of employers to prevent workers from going to rival firms and remove some of state occupational licensing requirements that make it harder to land a job. Continue reading