Dec 13 More U.S. churches are committing to racism-linked reparations By David Crary, Associated Press The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859 was a slaveholder. An Episcopal church in New York City erects a plaque noting the building’s creation in 1810 was made possible by wealth resulting from slavery. Continue reading
Dec 13 Vandals hit Black churches during weekend pro-Trump rallies By Ashraf Khalil, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Nearly 30 people were arrested in Washington D.C. on Saturday after clashes broke out between Presidential loyalists and anti-Donald Trump demonstrators. Continue reading
Dec 13 EXPLAINER: What's in store when the Electoral College meets By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. Some questions and answers about the Electoral College. Continue reading
Dec 12 Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the loser of the popular vote to the presidency. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 7:47 Warming Arctic with less ice heats up Cold War tensions By Benedict Moran, Jorgen Samso The Arctic is warming up at near-record speed, twice as fast as the rest of the planet due to climate change, according to the recently-released Arctic Report Card 2020. Shrinking sea ice opens up the inhospitable far North to more… Continue watching
Dec 11 U.S. greenlights first COVID-19 vaccine, launching a nationwide vaccination campaign By Lauren Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Shots for health workers and nursing home residents are expected to begin in the coming days after the Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of what promises to be a strongly protective vaccine from Pfizer Inc. and its… Continue reading
Dec 11 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law By Zen Soo, Associated Press Local broadcaster TVB said Friday that Lai, the founder of the Apple Daily tabloid, was charged on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and endangering national security. He is the most high-profile person to be charged under the law since… Continue reading
Dec 11 COVID relief negotiations stumble near finish line. What's next? By Lisa Desjardins Lawmakers have worked feverishly and have nearly reached a deal, but the final points of disagreement, over COVID-related lawsuits and funding for state and local governments, have proven to be treacherous for compromise. Continue reading
Dec 11 Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed a temporary government-wide funding bill into law, averting a federal shutdown at midnight and buying Congress time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 6:39 Supreme Court denies Texas attempt to overturn election results In a closely watched decision the U.S. Supreme Court late Friday denied an attempt by the state of Texas, supported by a large number of Republicans, to overturn the election results and President-elect Joe Biden's victory in four states. Judy… Continue watching