Jan 18 Thousands gather for Women’s March rallies across the US By Lynn Berry, Associated Press Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration. Continue reading
Jan 18 Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up ‘highness’ titles By Jill Lawless, Gregory Katz, Associated Press Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are quitting as working royals and will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal announced Saturday by Buckingham Palace. Continue reading
Jan 18 Over 2,000 Central American migrants try to enter Mexico By Maria Verza, Associated Press More than a thousand Central American migrants on Saturday surged onto a bridge spanning the Suchiate River between southern Mexico and Guatemala as Mexican National Guardsmen attempted to impede their journey north. Continue reading
Jan 18 Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Putin announced what many see as a strategy for staying in power well past the end of his term in 2024. And the proposed constitutional reforms that might allow him to remain in charge as prime minister or as head… Continue reading
Jan 18 Lebanon police fire tear gas at protesters amid Beirut riots By Associated Press Riot police fired tear gas and sprayed water cannon near parliament in Lebanon's capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters after riots broke out during a march against the ruling elite amid a severe economic crisis. Continue reading
Jan 18 Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia’s picturesque Capitol Square, and one lawmaker even plans to hide in a safe house in advance of what’s expected… Continue reading
Jan 18 Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine By Associated Press Iran will send the black box flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner that it accidentally shot down last week to Ukraine for further analysis, an Iranian official said Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 18 Impeachment lands Sen. Collins in familiar spot: crosshairs By Alan Fram, Associated Press Facing perhaps her toughest reelection fight, veteran Sen. Susan Collins has parachuted into familiar terrain — the heart of a hot-button issue, this time President Donald Trump's impeachment. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 3:44 Uncertainty continues to loom over Senate impeachment trial As the Democratic-led House prepares to move articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Republican-controlled Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday called for a fair trial that would include additional witnesses. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 6:00 Nigeria hits polio milestone as the world eyes eradication By Benedict Moran, Jorgen Samso Nigeria once had the most cases of wild polio in Africa, but it has now been three years since the disease was last detected. And as health workers there continue looking for children who have not received polio vaccinations, the… Continue watching