Jan 28 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: U.S. steps up screenings for novel coronavirus In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of a deadly virus outbreak that started in China. Twenty airports and other sites will now monitor for sick travelers; Sec. of Health and… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 14:24 2 reactions to Trump’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan Bringing generations of conflict in the Middle East to an end has been an elusive goal for decades. Now President Trump has released his plan for doing just that, referring to his proposal as “the deal of the century.” Nick… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:43 Why the U.S. objects to Huawei’s involvement in building 5G networks The United Kingdom says it will allow Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei to build part of its new 5G cellular network. The U.S. government had warned against the move, arguing Huawei poses a national security threat, but British officials said the… Continue watching
Jan 28 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes between Jamaica and Cuba, but no injuries By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba. Continue reading
Jan 28 Hamas protests U.S.-Israeli Mideast peace plan, rejects ‘conspiracies’ By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Fares Akram, Associated Press The peace plan would create a small, disjointed Palestinian state in the West Bank and allow Israel to annex nearly all the Jewish settlements in the territory. Continue reading
Jan 28 Harvard professor charged with hiding China ties By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Prosecutors say a Harvard University professor has been charged with lying to officials about his involvement with a Chinese government-run recruitment program and his affiliation with a Chinese university. Continue reading
Jan 28 UK allows Huawei to supply limited 5G networks amid U.S. objections By Kelvin Chan, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's decision is the first by a major U.S. ally in Europe, and follows intense lobbying from the Trump administration as the U.S. vies with China for technological dominance. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Trump, Netanyahu reveal their Mideast peace plan By Aron Heller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump's long-awaited Middle East peace plan calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem. Continue reading
Jan 28 Novel coronavirus prompts U.S., several nations to airlift citizens out of Chinese city By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The U.S. government chartered a plane to fly out diplomats from the U.S. Consulate in Wuhan, where the outbreak started, and other Americans. Continue reading
Jan 27 Mexican activists win fight for better food labeling By Associated Press After a decade of fighting for stronger food labeling standards in one of the most obese countries in the world, Mexican activists have finally won a victory on warning labels on high-calorie products. Continue reading