May 02 A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak By Maria Cheng, Christina Malkia, Associated Press Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among people. Already, Congo is seeing its biggest mpox outbreak with more than 4,500 suspected infections and nearly 300 deaths. Continue reading
May 02 Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for more cease-fire talks, latest sign of progress By Bassem Mroue, Lee Keath, Sam Mednick, Associated Press The group's supreme leader Ismail Haniyeh said Thursday he had spoken to Egypt's intelligence chief and Hamas negotiators would travel to Cairo "to complete the ongoing discussions with the aim of working forward for an agreement."… Continue reading
May 01 Eric Adams called this Palestinian activist and retired teacher an ‘outside agitator.’ She saw inspiration at protests By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press "The whole thing is a distraction because they are very scared that the young Americans are aware for the first time of what's going on in Palestine," Nahla Al-Arian said. "They are the ones who gave me hope that at… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 6:40 News Wrap: Blinken says “time is now” for a Gaza cease-fire In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel and insisting the "time is now" for a cease-fire, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office insisted Israel still means to assault the city of Rafah, the Federal Reserve left its… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 9:42 Outgoing U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges more action to counter China’s military power By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The Biden administration calls the People’s Republic of China the only country with the will, intent and military strength to change the world order. The U.S. military officer responsible for China and the vast area from Hawaii to India is… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 8:14 Agriculture school creates climate-aware approach to help small farmers feed Africa By Fred de Sam Lazaro Africa faces challenges as varied as its vast landmass. But one that’s shared by all 54 countries is how to feed a population of 1.2 billion that’s expected to double by 2050. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one attempt… Continue watching
May 01 ‘The time is now’: Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press The current round of talks appears to be serious, but the sides remain far apart on one key issue — whether the war should end as part of an emerging deal. Continue reading
May 01 PHOTOS: May Day protests mark turbulent times By Mehmet Guzel, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with protests Wednesday over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments were also on display. Continue reading
May 01 Police step in to separate fighting protesters at UCLA By Stefanie Dazio, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz, Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press Hours earlier, police burst into a building at Columbia University that pro-Palestinian protesters took over and broke up a demonstration that had paralyzed the school while inspiring others. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 7:03 News Wrap: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah whether there’s a cease-fire deal or not In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed again to invade Rafah whether there's a cease-fire deal or not, former President Trump was found in contempt of court for violating a gag order in his hush money trial… Continue watching