Dec 11 How did Brexit become such a mess? By Jill Lawless, Associated Press After postponing a vote, Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking changes to the Brexit deal in hopes of winning over skeptical legislators before Britain leaves the EU on March 29. Continue reading
Dec 11 France shooting: 4 dead, several wounded in Strasbourg By Lori Hinnant, Elaine Ganley, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French prosecutors said a terrorism investigation was opened, though authorities did not announce a motive for the bloodshed. Continue reading
Dec 11 China is detaining a Canadian ex-diplomat, official confirms By Rob Gillies, Associated Press The detention came after China warned Canada of consequences for its recent arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport. Continue reading
Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its 'most unprecedented transition in history.' Here's why By Nsikan Akpan 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card. Continue reading
Dec 11 European Union officials rule out Brexit renegotiation By Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The main sticking point since the Brexit talks began is how to keep goods flowing seamlessly between EU member Ireland and the U.K's Northern Ireland after Britain leaves the bloc. Continue reading
Dec 11 4 journalists and a newspaper are Time's Person of the Year By Associated Press The group, which Time calls the "guardians," includes slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed two months ago when he visited Saudi Arabia's consulate in Turkey for paperwork so he could get married. Continue reading
Dec 10 These 2017 weather disasters were worsened by climate change By Nsikan Akpan Extreme weather in one region often begets weather disasters on a global scale, which is one theme that runs through this year's "Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective" report. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Winter storm dumps heavy snow in the South In our news wrap Monday, a winter storm departed the South after dumping heavy snow and killing at least three people. More than a foot of snow fell in parts of North Carolina, causing widespread power outages and fears of… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 11:01 Why the UK and France are facing 'fundamental transformations' Political upheaval is building on both sides of the English Channel. British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her Brexit plan. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to increase wages to try and appease Paris protesters. What does all… Continue watching
Dec 10 Most UN nations back global migration accord, despite U.S. opposition By Amira El Masaiti, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press At the two-day conference, U.N. leaders were hoping to lure in holdouts from mostly Western nations who were not signing: Australia, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Poland and Slovakia along with the United States, which under… Continue reading