May 09 California moves to require solar panels on all new homes By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The new building standard — unanimously approved by the five-member California Energy Commission — would be the first such statewide mandate in the nation. It represents the state's latest step to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
May 09 Geologists say another explosive event at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is possible By Caleb Jones, Sophia Yan, Associated Press Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It has destroyed 36 structures since it began releasing lava into fissures that opened in a Big Island residential neighborhood last week. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to promote hiring of military spouses By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump told the audience of military mothers and spouses that America owes them a debt of gratitude. He added that while they can never be fully repaid, their government should give them the opportunities they deserve. Continue reading
May 09 Stormy Daniels’ lawyer says Russian paid Trump attorney Cohen By Jill Colvin, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The memo says Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian billionaire, and his cousin "routed" eight payments totaling approximately $500,000 to Cohen's company, Essential Consultants, between January and August 2017. The reason for the payments was not immediately known. Continue reading
May 09 Verdict in Missouri governor’s trial hinges on photo that may or may not exist By Jim Salter, Associated Press Greitens was indicted in February, and prosecutors initially asked that the trial begin in the fall, citing the need to gather more evidence. The key missing piece of evidence was, and remains, the alleged photo. Continue reading
May 09 GOP moderates say they’ll force House votes on immigration By Alan Fram, Associated Press The legislators want the House to vote on four bills including a bipartisan compromise, a conservative proposal and a liberal plan. Continue reading
May 09 Russian firm pleads not guilty to meddling in 2016 election By Chad Day, Associated Press The plea was the first by any of the Russian defendants charged by special counsel Robert Mueller's team. The company, Concord Management and Consulting LLC, is accused of providing funding for a huge Russian troll farm that directed a covert… Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: White House defends Trump suggestion of taking away media credentials By Associated Press Trump complained in a Wednesday tweet that "despite the tremendous success we are having with the economy & all things else," most news about him is "negative (Fake)."… Continue reading
May 09 Trump warns Iran against resuming nuclear program By Catherine Lucey, Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday against resuming its nuclear weapons program, a day after announcing that he was withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Iran nuclear deal. Continue reading
May 09 NBC says no culture of harassment in its news division By David Bauder, Associated Press NBC News' internal investigation following Matt Lauer's firing says it doesn't believe there is a culture of sexual harassment at the division. Continue reading