Sep 19 3 billion fewer wild birds soar the skies than in 1970, study finds By Seth Borenstein, Christina Larson, Associated Press North America's skies are lonelier and quieter. Continue reading
Sep 19 National Book Awards longlist includes titles on border wall, Tribe Called Quest By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Hanif Abdurraqib's best-selling chronicle of A Tribe Called Quest and a memoir by chef Iliana Regan are among the works on the nonfiction longlist for the National Book Awards, as well as Greg Grandin's "The End of the Myth" about… Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump calls new border wall a ‘world-class security system’ By Kevin Freking, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The president reveled in details of construction, saying Border Patrol and military officials persuaded him to adopt more expensive designs. "It's the Rolls-Royce version," President Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump promotes false video of Rep. Omar By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday used Twitter to share an edited video made by a conservative comedian that falsely accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of dancing and partying last week on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Sep 18 U.S. says attack on Saudi oil site was an Iranian ‘act of war’ By Jon Gambrell, Aya Batrawy, Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Iran, which has denied involvement in the attack, warned the U.S. it will retaliate immediately if it is targeted. Continue reading
Sep 18 California adds wage and benefit protections for gig workers By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The closely watched proposal could have national implications as lawmakers, businesses and unions confront the changing nature of work and the rise of the so-called gig economy. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Corey Lewandowski testifies before Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The first impeachment hearing held by House Democrats Tuesday quickly turned hostile as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, stonewalled many of their questions and declared they were "focusing on petty and personal politics."… Continue reading
Sep 16 White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The White House has instructed two former aides to President Donald Trump not to appear at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, saying Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter are "absolutely immune" from testifying at what the panel is calling its… Continue reading
Sep 16 Trump seeks 2020 upset in New Mexico, Democratic-leaning states By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump's rally in suburban Albuquerque will be the first stop on a three-day swing that will also take him to California for fundraisers expected to raise more than $15 million. Continue reading
Sep 16 Epstein accusers denied compensation in victims’ rights case By Jim Mustian, Associated Press A federal judge in West Palm Beach, Florida, ruled that the women were not entitled to compensation from the U.S. Justice Department, even though prosecutors violated their rights by failing to consult them about the 2008 deal to end a… Continue reading