World Jul 06 Palestinians in West Bank struggle to recover after intense Israeli military operation The secretary-general of the United Nations denounced what he called "an excessive use of force" by Israel on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel said the two-day operation targeted Palestinian militants. Elsewhere, an Israeli soldier was…
World Jun 27 Russia drops charges against mercenary group as Putin attempts to project order Russia’s security services said Tuesday it would close the criminal case against the mutineers who led a stunning but short-lived revolt over the weekend. In eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's offensive continues but a devastating Russian missile strike struck a shopping center…
World Jun 26 What’s next for Putin’s regime after Wagner revolt in Russia? Russian President Vladimir Putin is playing up national unity two days after an uprising by mercenaries. He hailed them as patriots in a televised statement, but that did little to quiet the questions swirling about the Kremlin. Geoff Bennett discussed…
World Jun 13 Russia targets Zelenskyy’s hometown with missiles as Ukraine continues counteroffensive Ukraine is in the early stages of a long-planned counteroffensive to win back roughly a fifth of its homeland from Russian occupiers. But Tuesday, as Kyiv intensified its ground attacks, Moscow struck back with air assaults. Missiles rained down on…
Politics Jun 12 Miami steps up security ahead of Trump court appearance Former President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of an initial court appearance Tuesday on a raft of federal criminal charges. All of them relate to his handling of classified documents after he left office. Trump and supporters lambasted the…
World Jun 02 Attacks inside Russia raise questions about next phase of Ukraine war For over a year, attention has focused on Russia’s invasion and attacks inside Ukraine. But in recent weeks, the war has expanded to attacks inside Russia. Friday, the Kremlin reported further explosions and incursions in its homeland as pro-Ukrainian proxy…
Economy Jun 01 Bill to raise federal debt ceiling awaits final passage in Senate The deal to raise the federal debt ceiling is moving toward final passage in Congress. Pressure is on the Senate after the House approved the bill Wednesday night. It has to happen before the government's borrowing authority maxes out on…
Nation May 29 Remembering and honoring the nation’s fallen on Memorial Day On this Memorial Day, we hear from President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley. They all participated in the annual commemoration of this solemn day at Arlington National Cemetery and spoke…
Nation May 25 Biden picks Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff President Biden named Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the nominee to serve as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, he would replace Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s highest-ranking military…
Nation Mar 29 Senate Democrats grill former Starbucks CEO over allegations of anti-union practices The former CEO of Starbucks went head to head with Democrats on Capitol Hill in a tense hearing over union drives at the company. Howard Schultz's opposition to unions has long been public, but some lawmakers and labor leaders allege…