Aug 28 Watch 8:37 The challenge of retrofitting millions of aging homes to battle global warming By Willem Marx, Joan Martelli A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries including the U.S. have committed to a… Continue watching
Aug 28 Most NATO countries end Afghanistan mission as airlifts wane By Associated Press Taliban forces sealed off Kabul’s airport Saturday to most Afghans hoping for evacuation and most NATO nations flew out their troops after two decades in Afghanistan, winding down a frantic airlift that Western leaders acknowledged was still leaving many of… Continue reading
Aug 27 Biden tells Israeli prime minister he'll try diplomacy first with Iran By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that diplomacy was his first option, but that he would consider other options if his effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal fails. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Jen Psaki gives White House news briefing following explosions outside Kabul airport By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday U.S. flags across the country will be flown at half-staff until August 30th to mark the loss of life to U.S. service personnel due to a bombing at the Kabul airport Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Biden gives remarks following explosions outside Kabul airport By Robert Burns, Darlene Superville, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to complete the evacuation of American citizens and others from Afghanistan despite a deadly suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport. Continue reading
Aug 26 Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House hurriedly rearranged President Joe Biden's schedule on Thursday after deadly explosions outside the airport in the Afghan capital. Continue reading
Aug 25 Biden tackles cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Some of the country’s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers. Continue reading
Aug 24 Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul By Jonathan Lemire, Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press President Joe Biden has decided to stick with his Aug. 31 deadline for completing the U.S.-led evacuation from Afghanistan, an administration official said Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Biden hails Pfizer's full approval by the FDA By Associated Press President Joe Biden celebrated the full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and is urging the unvaccinated to go get their inoculations. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 5:46 COVID-19 boosters shots 'a tough balance' for FDA, epidemiologists By PBS NewsHour The Biden Administration announced last week that COVID-19 booster shots will be available by mid-September for those eight months into being fully-vaccinated. But with many Americans still unvaccinated and vaccine access worldwide varying wildly, are booster shots premature? Stat reporter… Continue watching