Sep 22 Arab lawmakers in Israel endorse Gantz for prime minister By Aron Heller, Associated Press The Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament broke with tradition Sunday and endorsed Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz for prime minister, giving the former military chief an edge for the job over incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Sep 22 Greek police make arrest in 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American. Continue reading
Sep 22 Sanders heading to Warren’s native state for Comanche event By Sean Murphy, Will Weissert, Associated Press LAWTON, Okla. — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is focusing on reliably Republican Oklahoma with an appearance before the largest annual gathering of the Comanche Nation in the state where rival Elizabeth Warren was born. Sanders’ visit may remind some… Continue reading
Sep 22 Booker could end campaign if fundraising doesn’t pick up By Hunter Woodall, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Lagging in polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker said Saturday he may end his run unless donations from supporters increase quickly. Continue reading
Sep 22 Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa By Alexandra Jaffe, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidates made a colorful and often loud pitch to Iowa Democrats at the Steak Fry fundraiser in Des Moines on Saturday as a new poll showed Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden in a close race in the state. Continue reading
Sep 22 World leaders feel the heat in upcoming climate summit By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Saying humanity is waging war with the planet, the head of the United Nations isn't planning to let just any world leader speak about climate change at Monday's special "action summit."Only those with new, specific and bold plans can command… Continue reading
Sep 22 Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran's president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region's waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic's military arsenal. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 3:59 Gen Z has spoken, are world leaders listening? By PBS NewsHour Young leaders gathered on Saturday at the United Nations for the Youth Climate Summit, where they voiced concerns and offered solutions for a warming planet, a day after millions of young people participated in a global climate strike. Megan Thompson… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 1:51 Indigenous leaders call attention to disastrous forest fires By Megan Thompson, Laura Fong Fires have destroyed millions of acres of rainforest in the Amazon and in portions of Indonesia in recent months. This week, an international coalition of indigenous leaders met in New York during the United Nations climate summit to call attention… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 4:53 Finding your game at the Pinball Hall of Fame By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman Once widely popular, pinball machines have mostly become relics of the past. But the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas is proving they still hold nostalgic appeal, with more than 250 of them now on public display, and plans… Continue watching