Mar 07 Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The measure will outlaw covering one's face in public places like restaurants, sports stadiums, public transport or simply walking in the street. It foresees exceptions at religious sites and for security or health reasons, such as face masks people are… Continue reading
Aug 24 TikTok sues Trump over his pending order to ban app By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Video app TikTok is waging a legal fight against the Trump Administration's efforts to ban the popular, Chinese-owned service over national-security concerns. Continue reading
Jul 17 Officials push to bar Russian Olympic delegation if doping allegations true By Omar Etman Antidoping officials are preparing to request a complete ban of the Russian delegation from the Summer Olympics if allegations of a state-run doping scandal at the 2014 Winter Games are verified. Continue reading
Mar 12 John Kerry criticizes Florida governor for banning words ‘climate change’ By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that elected officials who ban the words "climate change" are unwilling to face the facts, a non-so-subtle dig at Florida Gov. Rick Scott's administration. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch FDA calls for ban on artery-clogging trans fats in processed foods FDA calls for ban on artery-clogging trans fats in processed foods… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Senate Blocks Expanded Gun Sale Background Checks Senate Blocks Expanded Gun Sale Background Checks… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch High Court Hears Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Ban The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, a ballot measure that bans same-sex marriage. Kwame Holman reports on reactions from supporters on both sides of the debate. Judy Woodruff talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch Will Yahoo! Ban on Employee Telecommuting From Home Ensure Innovation? Will Yahoo! Ban on Employee Telecommuting From Home Ensure Innovation?… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch In Response to Sanctions, Russia Aims to Bar U.S. Adoptions of Russian Children In Response to Sanctions, Russia Aims to Bar U.S. Adoptions of Russian Children… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Demand for Illegal Ivory Explodes in Asia, Where Industry Expands Despite Ban Despite a 1990 global treaty illegalizing the sale of elephant tusks, religious faiths across Asia value ivory and are willing to pay for it. In China, demand has been met with the construction of major factories to process and produce… Continue watching