Sep 19 Key moments from Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has been lowered into the royal vault at St. George’s Chapel, in Windsor Castle, at the conclusion of her committal service. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Biden meets with families of Americans jailed in Russia In our news wrap Friday, President Biden met with relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans jailed in Russia. In Pakistan, officials say floodwaters are now rapidly receding in the hard-hit Sindh province. Plus, the line in London… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 5:06 Death of Queen Elizabeth draws mixed reactions from former British colonies in Africa By Isabel Nakirya, Zeba Warsi World leaders are preparing to gather in London for the queen’s funeral on Monday. While glowing tributes continue to pour in, her death has also sparked painful memories and anger among several former British colonies and prompted a wider conversation… Continue watching
Sep 16 What to watch as King Charles III takes the throne By Casey Kuhn Expectations for his job performance are immediate and challenging. His rule begins amid historic inflation, a war in Ukraine and an ongoing pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 16 What to know about calls for reparations for Britain’s legacy of slavery in the Caribbean By Kenichi Serino, Justin Stabley The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has set off a period of public mourning. But even as many lauded Elizabeth for her 70-year reign, for some — including those from Britain’s former colonies — it was a fresh reminder… Continue reading
Sep 16 Queue time to view Queen Elizabeth’s coffin hits 24 hours By Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The mourners kept silently streaming into Westminster Hall even as King Charles III and his three siblings stood vigil around the flag-draped coffin for 15 minutes on Friday evening. A baby's cry was the only sound. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: King Charles III visits Wales By Associated Press Britain's King Charles III addressed the Welsh parliament, called the Senedd, on Friday after receiving its condolences on the death last week of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 4:16 News Wrap: Boil water notice lifted in Jackson, Miss., mortgage rates top 6% In our news wrap Thursday, a boil-water notice in Jackson, Mississippi has been after nearly seven weeks, mortgage rates in America rose above 6% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, mourners pay their respects to the late… Continue watching
Sep 15 WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II’s full state funeral By Mike Corder, Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain and the world are saying a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers. Crowds massed along the streets of London on Monday to honor a monarch whose… Continue reading
Sep 15 Public support for the monarchy is lowest among young Britons, but that’s nothing new By John Curtice, The Conversation King Charles III has inherited the crown at a time when support for the institution of the monarchy has fallen to a new low. Continue reading