Nation Nov 07 Fed cuts interest rates amid questions over independence during next Trump administration By Geoff Bennett
Nation Nov 07 Watch 5:05 Trump’s return to White House upends criminal investigations and convictions he’s faced Former President Trump’s return to the White House upends the many criminal investigations and convictions he’s faced over the last four years. William Brangham explains what could happen next. By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz
Nation Nov 07 California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish Utilities in California began powering down equipment during high winds and extreme fire danger after a series of massive and deadly wildfires in recent years were sparked by electrical lines and other infrastructure. By Christopher Weber, Noah Berger, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump’s presidency Trump’s strongest supporters among evangelical leaders can likely expect the kind of White House access they had in the first Trump term. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Health Nov 07 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nov 07 Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise By Freida Frisaro, Lynne Sladky, Daniel Kozin, Associated Press By 2050, sea rise is expected to overtake about 84% of the 1,988 remaining acres (805 hectares) of the preferred habitat on Big Pine Key — and “the deer will already be gone,” Silvy said. Continue reading
Nov 07 1 person is critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway By Associated Press The cause of the rollover wasn't immediately clear. The driver was cooperating with police investigators, and there was no indication drugs or alcohol were involved. No other vehicles were involved, police said. Continue reading
Nov 06 LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Rafael Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, shortly after powerful winds knocked out the country’s power grid. Continue reading
Nov 05 Missouri voters approve measure to protect abortion rights By Gabrielle Hays Two years after Missouri became the first state to outlaw abortion after the Dobbs decision, voters approve measure to protect abortion rights in state constitution. Continue reading
Nov 05 Ex-military defense contractor behind Navy bribery scandal sentenced to 15 years By Associated Press Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers, federal prosecutors said. Continue reading