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Biden announces initiative to modernize power grid
Biden announces initiative to modernize power grid
On Tuesday the White House announced steps to modernize America’s aging electrical infrastructure.
Closing arguments underway in Trump hush money trial
Closing arguments underway in Trump hush money trial
Closing arguments were underway Tuesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys a last chance to sway jurors who will soon decide the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
Gaza pier project delivers aid after troubled launch
Gaza pier project delivers aid after troubled launch
The floating pier that the U.S. military anchored off the coast of Rafah was supposed to ramp up 90 aid trucks per day but have only managed to deliver 27 aid trucks into the Gaza strip.
2 years later: Families of slain Uvalde children, teachers seek justice
2 years later: Families of slain Uvalde children, teachers seek justice
Two years ago today, 19 fourth-graders and two teachers were murdered inside their classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Morning on Merit Street Co-Anchor Dominique Sachse spoke with Kenneth Yuers, a veteran and teacher who survived a school shooting about what else needs to be done to help the survivors.
Senate showdown on border security could threaten our safety
Senate showdown on border security could threaten our safety
Senate Republicans vowed to block a bipartisan border security deal from moving forward on Thursday.
Does Russia’s military capabilities pose a threat to America?
Does Russia’s military capabilities pose a threat to America?
U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood said on Monday that Russia likely launched a counter space weapon that is capable of attacking a U.S. government satellite orbiting nearby.
Trump chooses not to take the stand, defense rests
Trump chooses not to take the stand, defense rests
Donald J. Trump’s lawyers mounted a minimal defense after prosecutors called 20 witnesses. Closing arguments in the first prosecution of an American president will take place May 28.
Hacked & Tracked: Cyberattacks are targeting water utilities across the country
Hacked & Tracked: Cyberattacks are targeting water utilities across the country
Water utilities are being targeted by hackers across the nation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urged community water systems to take immediate steps to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The Pulse: May 21, 2024
The Pulse: May 21, 2024
Your daily headlines for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
ICC seeks arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
ICC seeks arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court requested arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on alleged war crimes over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.