Dec 06 Watch 4:59 UN human rights chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ crisis in Gaza as fighting intensifies By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi, Eliot Barnhart, Dan Sagalyn Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza's second largest city, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee and making it more difficult to deliver aid. The UN says nearly 1.9 million people, over 80 percent of Gaza's population, have… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 4:52 News Wrap: At least 3 wounded as gunman opens fire on UNLV campus In our news wrap Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at UNLV and shot at least three people, the Justice Department charged four Russians with war crimes against an American living in Ukraine, Republicans are holding their fourth presidential debate and… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 6:20 The scientific and cultural impact of the International Space Station after 25 years By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Miles O'Brien This week marks the 25th anniversary of when astronauts first entered the beginnings of the International Space Station. A quarter of a century later, the station is manned by seven international crew members and has become an iconic and important… Continue watching
Dec 06 Senate Republicans block Ukraine and Israel aid as they demand border policy changes By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Republicans are blocking the advance of a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel as well as other national security priorities. Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. finds both sides in Sudan conflict have committed atrocities in Darfur By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department said Wednesday that the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military are responsible for either war crimes, crimes against humanity, or both. Continue reading
Dec 06 Guyana’s president says country is preparing to defend itself from Venezuela over disputed region By Dánica Coto, Associated Press When asked if he has requested military assistance, President Irfaan Ali said his government is reaching out to allies and regional partners to protect Essequibo. Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress stalls on more funding By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as well as money for Israel's war with Hamas and other security needs. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Biden speaks on need for aid to Ukraine as deadline for funding nears By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Biden said Republicans who are insisting on border policy changes as a condition for voting for the aid “are playing chicken with our national security," even as he expressed openness to some policy changes. Continue reading
Dec 06 COP28 in murky middle ground on climate goals after 1st week wraps up By Seth Borenstein, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press Proponents who are calling for a ground-shifting phase-out of fossil fuels have hope for the first time in years, but also see where it could be torpedoed. Continue reading
Dec 06 In November, Earth set new heat record for 6th month in a row By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press With only one month left for the year, 2023 is on the way to smashing the record for hottest year. Continue reading