Jan 18 World Economic Forum spotlights the opportunities and risks of AI By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Advances in generative AI stunned the world last year, and the elite crowd is angling to take advantage of its promise and minimize its risks. Continue reading
Jan 18 House GOP is moving swiftly toward Mayorkas' impeachment By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Committee Chairman Mark Green says "no American is safe" under Mayorkas' handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. But Democrats say disagreement over President Joe Biden's policies is not grounds for impeachment of Mayorkas. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 5:40 Congress sends Biden temporary funding bill to avert government shutdown By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens Congress dodged a partial government shutdown with just one day to spare. A temporary funding bill passed with strong bipartisan support, but a long-term fix and tougher debates remain. Lisa Desjardins reports on what this means and what it doesn't. Continue watching
Jan 18 'Stop Cop City' attacks have caused costs to balloon for Atlanta police training center, officials say By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Officials say the longstanding and at times violent protests against Atlanta's planned police and firefighter training center are partially responsible for a nearly $20 million rise in costs connected with the project. Continue reading
Jan 18 Red Cross toes fine line trying to help civilians in Israel-Hamas war amid pressure from Netanyahu By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The International Committee of the Red Cross has been losing influence, funding and staff, and disparaging remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are just the latest headache for the Geneva-based humanitarian group. Continue reading
Jan 18 Hunter Biden agrees to deposition with House Republican after months of defiance, committee says By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Republicans had been set to advance a contempt resolution against him to the House floor this week but called it off Tuesday to give attorneys additional time to reach an agreement. Continue reading
Jan 18 In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza By Jamey Keaten, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Isaac Herzog said Thursday at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that the relationship is still fragile but is "an opportunity to move forward."… Continue reading
Jan 18 Indiana bill defining antisemitism in the state education code advances to Senate By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press Advocates for the bill said instances of antisemitism have increased at college campuses in Indiana since the Oct. 7 attack, when militants stormed into Israel from Gaza, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and capturing around 250 people. Continue reading
Jan 18 Columnist accusing Trump of sexual assault faces cross-examination in a New York courtroom By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The trial this week pertains only to what, if anything, a jury finds Trump owes Carroll for remarks he made as president in 2019. Continue reading
Jan 18 Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire's primary. Here's why By Matt Loffman Joe Biden is the first president running for reelection to skip the Granite State primary in more than 50 years. Continue reading