Feb 01 WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control By Joe McDonald, Sam McNeil, Associated Press China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for“domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries. Continue reading
Jan 31 Stocks drop amid uncertainty over novel coronavirus impact By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street amid ongoing uncertainty about the economic impact of the virus outbreak that originated in China. Continue reading
Jan 31 UK prime minister hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Britain officially departs the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday. Continue reading
Jan 31 In Kyiv, Pompeo pledges ongoing support for Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and denied allegations that vital military aid and a White House visit were or continue to be conditioned on a probe into former Vice President Joe Biden's… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Murkowski says Bolton book revelation ‘weighs in favor’ of calling witnesses By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Sen. Lisa Murkowksi of Alaska drew a reaction in the impeachment trial when she asked simply: "Why should this body not call Ambassador Bolton?"… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — Jan. 31 By Molly Finnegan The debate and vote on Friday will focus on whether new witnesses should be called as part of the Senate trial. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jan 30 First U.S. human-to-human spread of novel coronavirus confirmed By Laura Santhanam If you have a fever and cough, have recently traveled to China or have been a close contact of a confirmed case, see a physician immediately, CDC officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — Jan. 30 By Gretchen Frazee Senators will get another chance Thursday to ask questions of House managers and President Donald Trump's defense team starting at 1 p.m. Thursday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Schumer calls GOP proposal to privately review Bolton’s book ‘absurd’ By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma is floating an idea to subpoena Bolton’s book manuscript so senators can see the evidence themselves — in private. “We're not bargaining with them. We want four witnesses, and four sets of documents, then the… Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — Jan. 28 By Gretchen Frazee President Donald Trump's legal team is expected to conclude their arguments Tuesday in the Senate impeachment trial. Watch live here. Continue reading