Sep 04 UK lawmakers move to prevent ‘no deal’ Brexit By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The House of Commons is confronting Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his insistence that the U.K. leave the EU on Oct. 31 even without a withdrawal agreement… Continue reading
Sep 04 Rescues begin in the Bahamas as Dorian moves toward U.S. coast By Ramon Espinosa, Dánica Coto, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press At least seven deaths were reported in the Bahamas, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown. Continue reading
Sep 04 Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests By Katie Tam, Associated Press The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 6:09 After Hurricane Dorian ravages the Bahamas, U.S. officials fight storm ‘complacency’ Hurricane Dorian hovered over parts of the Bahamas for more than 20 hours, leaving immense devastation and stranded residents in its wake. The weakening storm’s slow progression toward the southeastern U.S. meant officials in Florida and South Carolina were trying… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:51 How chef José Andrés is working to feed the storm-stricken Bahamas The devastation in the Bahamas from Hurricane Dorian is unprecedented and catastrophic. Although homes, roadways and some airports remain submerged, chef José Andrés has traveled to the territory with his nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, on a mission to feed… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:10 Why Hurricane Dorian lingered for so long over the Bahamas Why did Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm on record to hit the Bahamas, linger over the island nation for so long? Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, joins Judy Woodruff to explain the "rare" conditions that kept the… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: UK’s Johnson to call for new election after Brexit showdown In our news wrap Tuesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call for a new general election after losing a showdown vote to opponents of leaving the European Union without a formal deal. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn lashed out at… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 11:43 Kevin McAleenan on Central American migration and U.S. detention Acting Sec. of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan recently met with El Salvador's new president, Nayib Bukele, about efforts to stem the tide of migrants heading north toward the U.S. McAleenan sits down with Amna Nawaz, who also made the trip,… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:36 In Afghanistan, the Taliban uses violence as leverage during peace negotiations In the Afghan capital of Kabul, 16 people died in a car bomb Monday night. A compound housing mostly international workers was the target, and the Taliban claimed responsibility even as they participate in peace talks with the U.S. Why… Continue watching
Sep 03 How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian By Zoe Rohrich Nonprofits and government agencies are mobilizing to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Dorian. Here are some ways you can help people who have already been hit by the storm and those in its path. Continue reading