Apr 22 WATCH: Biden opens global summit with ambitious new U.S. climate pledge By Ellen Knickmeyer, Christina Larson, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden made an ambitious pledge to cut by at least one-half the damaging fumes that America is pumping out. Biden said the world faces “a moment of peril but a moment of opportunity.”… Continue reading
Apr 22 India adds 314,000 virus cases, a global record By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press India reported a global high of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a grim coronavirus surge in the world's second-most populous country sends more and more sick people into a fragile health care system. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: India sets grim new records for COVID cases, deaths In our news wrap Wednesday, India set new high records with 2,000 deaths and 295,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours. Meanwhile, the United States reached 200 million vaccinations. There's word that President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 8:43 Why Navalny poses a special challenge to Putin's leadership By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran Across Russia Wednesday, protesters took to the streets in support of the jailed — and critically ill — opposition leader Alexei Navalny. They denounced the man they blame for his imprisonment, President Vladimir Putin. Amna Nawaz discusses the latest with… Continue watching
Apr 21 Over 1,000 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia By Jim Heintz, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Thousands of supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marched through central Moscow as part of nationwide demonstrations calling for his freedom as his health reportedly is in severe decline while on a hunger strike. Continue reading
Apr 21 Putin warns of 'quick and tough' Russian response for foes By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The warning during his annual state-of-the-nation address came amid a massive Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies have urged the Kremlin to pull the troops back. Continue reading
Apr 21 European Super League collapses after 6 English soccer clubs withdraw By Associated Press Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham throughout Tuesday evening deserted the proposal to launch a largely-closed midweek competition amid an escalating backlash. Continue reading
Apr 21 EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden summit By Associated Press The European Union reached a tentative climate deal that is intended to make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Democrats block effort to censure Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments In our news wrap Tuesday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives blocked a vote on censuring congresswoman Maxine Waters. Latino lawyers and community leaders in Chicago called for a federal investigation of the police shooting of Adam Toledo. The… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 8:06 Greener skies: How sustainable aviation fuel could help stem airplane emissions By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Air travel is picking up steadily as more Americans get vaccinated. While that's good news for the industry, it's bad news for climate change prevention efforts. Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to reduce airplane emissions and help airlines fly greener… Continue watching