Nation Mar 18 News Wrap: Moderna seeks FDA approval for a second COVID booster shot for adults By PBS NewsHour
World Jan 12 Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rules Electric cars have so far been a small but rapidly growing slice of the European market. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Economy Jul 09 Volkswagen to stop making the Beetle after 81 years Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Apr 15 Former Volkswagen CEO charged with fraud in Germany German prosecutors have charged former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn and four others with fraud and other offenses in connection with the company's massive, multi-year effort to cheat on diesel emissions testing. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Nation Jan 31 Watch 9:22 How will Oregon clean up diesel air pollution? As many as 400 Oregon residents are estimated to die prematurely every year from exposure to diesel exhaust, a toxic carcinogen and a contributor to climate change. While new vehicles have emission requirements, there are no regulations for the older… By Cat Wise
Jul 27 U.S. regulators greenlight plan for Volkswagen after emissions scandal By Michael Biesecker and Tom Krishner, Associated Press Under the plan, VW owners can either choose to have the emissions systems repaired for free or have the company buy back the vehicles. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Cory Booker, John Lewis speak against Sessions By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, black congressional leaders testified against Jeff Sessions, the president-elect’s nominee to be attorney general, on the second and final day of his confirmation hearings. Also, Elaine Chao, a former secretary of labor and now the… Continue watching
Jan 11 Facing charges, Volkswagen agrees to pay $4.3 billion in emissions cheating scandal By Michael Rios U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy announced Tuesday that the German automaker would plead guilty to felony charges. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: National Intelligence director doubts North Korea will relinquish nuclear weapons By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Tuesday, National Intelligence Director James Clapper voiced doubt that North Korea will ever give up its nuclear weapons. The State Department quickly disputed that notion and insisted the U.S. policy is both unchanged and realistic. Also,… Continue watching
Oct 25 Volkswagen settles emissions scandal for $15 billion By Ryan Connelly Holmes The German manufacturer will spend up to $10 billion to buy back or repair customers’ cars and more than $4.5 billion on clean vehicle projects and efforts to counter residual emissions. Continue reading