Jan 31 UK prime minister hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Britain officially departs the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday. Continue reading
Jan 31 In Kyiv, Pompeo pledges ongoing support for Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and denied allegations that vital military aid and a White House visit were or continue to be conditioned on a probe into former Vice President Joe Biden's… Continue reading
Jan 30 U.S. advises against traveling to China because of novel coronavirus By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The advisory was issued after the World Health Organization declared the virus, which has killed 213 people, a global health emergency. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 4:21 News Wrap: WHO declares novel coronavirus a global health emergency In our news wrap Thursday, the World Health Organization has declared China's outbreak of novel coronavirus a global health emergency. The illness is still spreading both within China, which has confirmed more than 7,800 cases and 212 deaths, and worldwide. Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:30 Why ‘sustained transmission’ of novel coronavirus is what would concern U.S. officials This week has seen the rapid spread of novel coronavirus both within China and internationally to at least 14 other countries. On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared it a global public health emergency. As the U.S. records its first… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 3:10 Author Malcolm Gladwell on how to talk to strangers Malcolm Gladwell is an acclaimed journalist, author and host of the podcast “Revisionist History.” In his latest book, “Talking to Strangers,” he explores how humans tend to misjudge each other during their first encounters, often perceiving conflict and danger where… Continue watching
Jan 30 U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions, keeps some waivers in place By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Brian Hook, U.S. envoy to Iran, said the U.S. would renew for 60 days sanctions waivers that permit Russian, European and Chinese companies to continue to work on Iran's civilian nuclear facilities without running afoul of U.S. sanctions. Continue reading
Jan 30 U.S. House subcommittee investigates sex offenders’ use of dating apps By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press A U.S. House subcommittee is investigating popular dating services such as Tinder and Bumble for allegedly allowing minors and sex offenders to use their services. In separate letters Thursday to the companies, the subcommittee is seeking information on users' ages,… Continue reading
Jan 30 Philippine church denies human trafficking allegations after FBI raid in LA By Jim Gomez, Associated Press A Philippine religious group denies allegations by American law enforcement agents that it was involved in a scheme to trick followers into becoming fundraisers and arrange sham marriages to keep them in the U.S. Continue reading
Jan 30 Novel coronavirus is a global public health emergency, WHO declares By Laura Santhanam This decision now sets into motion a chain reaction to help countries build capacity to screen, identify and report cases as novel coronavirus spreads, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading