March 23, 2024

Haiti crisis and evacuations

  Political groups in Haiti say they’re close to finalizing a transitional council to try and bring peace to the country. This comes as the U.S. continues to evacuate Americans from the troubled nation, flying dozens to the neighboring Dominican Republic. The UN has warned […] Read More...

March 15, 2024

Judge rules lead prosecutor can stay on Georgia case involving Donald Trump

A judge in the U.S. state of Georgia overseeing one of Donald Trump’s trials has ruled the lead prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on the case, but only if she removes special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, whom she appointed and had a romantic relationship with. Read More...

February 17, 2024

Rape-related pregnancies and U.S. abortion ban

  A U.S. study released last month estimates that 64,000 women and girls became pregnant from rape in states that have implemented abortion bans. The research has reignited the debate about a women’s right to choose. But anti-abortion groups in one of the most restrictive states say the data […] Read More...

February 14, 2024

Georgia sends National Guard to U.S. southern border

It comes amid a fight between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration, with the southern border state arguing Washington is not doing enough. Read More...

January 29, 2024

Will U.S. Congress approve a new border deal?

A group of U.S. senators has reportedly reached a bipartisan immigration deal that could eventually lead to tighter border security with Mexico. Read More...

January 12, 2024

Hardly a surprise, 2023 was hottest year on record

There's more evidence that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. Learn more. Read More...

May 9, 2023

What happens if U.S. Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling?

Top U.S. Republican and Democrat lawmakers are meeting President Joe Biden at the White House as they try to hash out a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Read More...

April 17, 2023

Six people dead in weekend mass shootings

  Four victims have been named from the mass shooting at a ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party on Saturday in the U.S. state of Alabama.  Police have not yet said if they have arrested a suspect.  The attack came on the same day a gunman fired […] Read More...

February 25, 2023

Toxic train derailment in Ohio sparks anger and concern over preventable disaster

A preliminary federal safety reports that the toxic train derailment in Ohio was a preventable disaster, that’s causing concern and anger beyond the state. Read More...

September 11, 2022

NYC considers making temporary street-side dining permanent

As NYC recovers from the pandemic, outdoor dining at restaurants is becoming more contentious. Some sidewalk set ups were credited with keeping the restaurant industry alive during the worst days of the pandemic. But some residents say noisy nightlife is ruining their communities. Read More...