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After a rowdy State of the Union address, Biden hits the road to spread his message
Thursday, February 09, 2023
President Biden is taking his pre-campaign pitch on the road. First to Wisconsin — a key state for the 2024 election, and then to Florida, home to some notable Republican opponents.
Turkey's government is under pressure for its response to the earthquake
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Rescue efforts are turning up grim results after Monday's earthquake devastated vast areas in Syria and Turkey. Some people in Turkey are criticizing their government's response.
Lawmakers in Florida move to end Disney's special self-governing status
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Florida Republicans are advancing legislation that could end Disney World's special status following a spat with the company over its criticism of the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view
Thursday, February 09, 2023
She scored a much-maligned hit at the age of 13 with "Friday." Now 25, Rebecca Black is finally releasing her debut album, Let Her Burn.
Morning news brief
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Turkey's president admits there were problems with his government's initial quake response, President Biden takes his message on the road, Florida lawmakers aim to end Disney World's self-governance.
How car buyers can become entrapped in what's known as a 'yo-yo' sale
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission is drafting new rules for car dealers in an effort crack down on so called a "yo-yo" sales that can entrap people in bad deals.
Tom Brady ends his football playing days, but he's not done with the sport
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
In an interview with NPR, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports spoke about Tom Brady's upcoming broadcast career. Brady signed a contract with Fox last year to be their lead NFL analyst.
Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria: Buildings collapsed for hundreds of miles
Monday, February 06, 2023
Search-and-rescue efforts were underway as the death toll soared from the powerful earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.
Beyoncé has now captured more Grammy awards than any other artist
Monday, February 06, 2023
Beyoncé is now the Recording Academy's GOAT. She won four Grammy awards Sunday night for her album RENAISSANCE — bringing her career total to 32. Harry Styles won album of the year.
Morning news brief
Monday, February 06, 2023
The death toll keeps rising after a massive earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria. President Biden on Tuesday delivers the State of the Union to a new Congress. Beyoncé breaks a record at the Grammys.
Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL (again)
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he's retiring from professional football. He retired from the sport a year ago - but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Debt ceiling stalemate is one of the issues Biden and McCarthy will discuss
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy hold a meeting at the White House Wednesday. They're hoping to reach an agreement about the federal debt limit.
Inflation is coming down but the Fed isn't about to declare victory just yet
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
The Federal Reserve is expected to continue its crackdown on inflation by raising interest rates, but only by a quarter percentage point. That would be the smallest rate hike since last March.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
President Biden meets with House Speaker McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling, thousands are expected to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral in Memphis, the Fed is expected to raise interest rates again.
Pope Francis begins a much anticipated trip to 2 countries in Africa
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Pope Francis embarks on what he's calling a pilgrimage of peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan — two nations marred by conflicts that have largely been forgotten by the world.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Secretary of State Blinken meets with Palestinian President Abbas, deadline to cut water use along the Colorado River, evidence is presented on Trump's role in paying hush-money to Stormy Daniels.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl
Monday, January 30, 2023
Super Bowl 57 is set with the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The big game will be played in Glendale, Ariz., next month.
Memphis and the nation focus on another example of police violence
Monday, January 30, 2023
Residents in Memphis, who watched the video of the violent police beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, talk of their own brutal experiences. Nichols died three days after the attack.
Morning news brief
Monday, January 30, 2023
Memphis leaders say police reform is part of the solution to police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.
Morning news brief
Friday, January 27, 2023
Five former Memphis police officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. Republicans disagree on what it means to be conservative. U.S. officials weigh how to oversee risky virus research.