Month: September 2022
News Wrap: Eastern Canada residents reeling after Fiona
In our news wrap Sunday, Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to reach hurricane strength as it approaches Cuba and Florida, Canada mobilized its military to help in the recovery after Fiona, Italy held an election that could pivot the country’s
Read MoreRussia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country
Panic and fear flooded the occupied territories as Russian forces rounded up men to fight and forced residents to vote in a staged referendum on joining Russia, Ukrainian officials and rights groups said.
Read MoreThe Megastate G.O.P. Rivalry Between Abbott and DeSantis
Publicly, Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has not criticized the migrant flights from his state by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Privately, the Florida governor’s stunt stung the Texas governor’s team.
Read MoreRep. Zoe Lofgren on what to expect in this week’s Jan. 6 hearing
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold at least one more public hearing this week before concluding its work. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of that committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.
Read MoreA look at Florida’s major races ahead of the midterms
With the midterms 44 days away, we’re taking a closer look at some of the most competitive races around the country. Democrat and Republican political strategists Steve Schale and Al Cardenas join Geoff Bennett to discuss Florida’s hotly contested races
Read MoreCuba holds vote on law allowing same-sex marriage, adoption
Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents.
Read MoreA new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear
The little atoll located southwest of Tonga’s Late Island measured roughly 8.6 acres and stood at around 50 feet above sea level, Tonga’s Geological Services said. (Image credit: Lauren Dauphin/NASA Earth Observatory)
Read MoreCops clash with protesters outside Iranian embassies in London, Paris
Police in Paris use tear gas on demonstrators trying to reach mission, while London forces skirmish with anti-Iran crowd trying to break into mission
Read MoreRihanna Is Set to Headline the Next Super Bowl Halftime Show
NEW YORK — Rihanna will take center stage at February’s Super Bowl halftime show. The singer, who declined to perform in the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline the 2023 Super Bowl, the
Read MoreIan could become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane; university in Florida evacuated. What we know – USA TODAY
Ian could become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 hurricane; university in Florida evacuated. What we know USA TODAY Tropical Storm Ian: See latest forecast cone, spaghetti models, satellite 10 Tampa Bay Tropical Storm Ian shifts slightly west, with uncertain track FOX 13 Tampa Bay Tracking
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