Oct 22 Campaigners stage climate protests across the world By Associated Press Protesters rallied in Uganda, Bangladesh, India and Germany to call for measures that prevent dangerous levels of warming and take account of the plight of the world's poorest, who are particularly hard-hit by climate change. Continue reading
Oct 22 Dozens missing in Nepal as floods, mudslides kill over 100 By Associated Press Nepalese authorities are searching for dozens of people missing in this week's heavy rains, floods and landslides, as survivors complain they are yet to receive any government help. Police say the death toll has crossed 100 in the country's eastern… Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 10:11 How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that could affect the pocketbooks, working conditions and social safety net for Americans. William Brangham… Continue watching
Oct 21 Forecasters predict warmer winter for two-thirds of U.S. By Emma H. Tobin, Associated Press The U.S. is currently in its second La Nina year in a row, which is not unusual. This likely will lead to worse drought across Western states, while the Pacific Northwest will see drought conditions improve. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: NYC to mandate COVID vaccine for all public employees In our news wrap Wednesday, New York City ordered 46,000 police, firefighters and other city employees to get vaccinated by Nov. 1 — or get placed on unpaid leave. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered most Russian workers to take off… Continue watching
Oct 20 What's in, and what's out, as Democrats trim Biden infrastructure bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press After months of talks, Democrats are edging closer to an agreement on what programs and policies to include in President Joe Biden's massive plan to expand health and safety net programs and combat global warming. Continue reading
Oct 20 Why some Indigenous tribes are being left behind in Louisiana's Ida recovery By Roby Chavez Only four of the state’s 15 tribes have met the federal criteria to be recognized as sovereign powers. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on his Build Back Better agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Associated Press Biden and his Democratic Party are racing to seal agreement on the legislative package after laboring for months to bridge his once-sweeping $3.5 trillion vision preferred by progressives with a more limited focus that can win over party centrists. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Congressional Democrats hold news conference on climate change By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Climate change has been at the center of debate between moderate and progressive Democrats as they negotiate a spending plan. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 5:44 Can the world's whitest paint save Earth? By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin A special experimental white paint that recently made it into the Guinness World Records could one day help keep the world from heating up. John Yang explains from West Lafayette, Indiana. Continue watching