Nov 15 FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The move represents a major step to further push down U.S. smoking rates, which have been falling for decades. Continue reading
Nov 15 Federal judge: Florida is ‘laughing stock of the world’ By Gary Fineout, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press A federal judge slammed Florida on Thursday for repeatedly failing to anticipate election problems, and said the state law on recounts appears to violate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that decided the presidency in 2000. Continue reading
Nov 15 Bangladesh scraps Rohingya return, says ‘no one wants to go’ By Julhas Alam, Associated Press The refugees "are not willing to go back now," Refugee Commissioner Abul Kalam told The Associated Press, adding that officials "can't force them to go" but will continue to try to "motivate them so it happens."… Continue reading
Nov 15 Farm animals may soon get new features through gene editing By Candice Choi, Associated Press A company wants to alter farm animals by adding and subtracting genetic traits in a lab. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: House committee holds hearing on misconduct and retaliation in the U.S. Forest Service By Joshua Barajas In interviews with the PBS NewsHour last year, 34 women who worked for the Forest Service across multiple regions described a workplace culture that was hostile to women, and an agency that often fell short in properly addressing complaints of… Continue reading
Nov 15 Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi’s killing By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press The announcement by the kingdom's top prosecutor, Saud al-Mojeb, appears aimed at distancing the killers and their operation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose decision-making powers have placed in the center of global outcry over the killing. Continue reading
Nov 14 After public rebuke by Melania Trump, Mira Ricardel departs West Wing By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Aides said Ricardel clashed with the first lady's staff over her visit to Africa last month. Yet it is highly unusual for a first lady or her office to weigh in on personnel matters, especially the president's national security staff. Continue reading
Nov 14 Elected House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy says Republicans are ‘going to have to work harder’ By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press After defeating Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the conservative House Freedom Caucus co-founder, Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be tested by Republicans on and off Capitol Hill who remain angry and divided after their midterm losses, and split over how best to… Continue reading
Nov 14 Flake vows to oppose judges unless Senate votes on bill to protect Mueller By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said Wednesday that he won't vote to confirm judicial nominees unless GOP leaders hold a vote on legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected to the legislation. Continue reading
Nov 14 Democrat Andy Kim beats GOP incumbent in New Jersey By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Kim declared victory last week, but Rep. Tom MacArthur did not concede as mail-in and provisional ballots continued to be counted. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday. Continue reading