As President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continue discussions over raising the U.S. debit limit, many are waiting for answers. Americans in Ohio and Chicago say they’re tired of partisan fighting and demand that Congress take action. (May 25…
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Here’s the latest for Thursday May 25th: Guam deals with typhoon damage; No deal yet to raise US debt ceiling; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares that he’s running for president; Tina Turner dies at age 83.
Meteorologist: Guam is dealing with a ‘major mess’
Many residents of Guam remained without power and utilities Thursday after Typhoon Mawar tore through the remote U.S. Pacific territory the night before and ripped roofs off homes, flipped vehicles and shredded trees. (May 25)
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ’70s and survived her abusive marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s L…
Expect big crowds for the summer travel season
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms. (May 25)
Aid work, rescues continue in Italy flood stricken areas
Aid work, rescues continue in Italy flood stricken areas
Baby parrots seized from smuggler cared for in Florida
24 baby parrots seized from a smuggler at Miami International Airport are being raised by the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in Loxahatchee, Florida. (May 25) (AP Video: Cody Jackson)
New Bedford to build first US offshore wind farm
A vessel carrying wind turbine tower sections reached the Port of New Bedford on Wednesday. Once assembled out on the water this summer by developer Vineyard Wind, the turbines will become the first US commercial-scale offshore wind farm. (AP Video by …
Turkey to vote again in presidential race
Turkey is heading to a runoff vote on May 28th and two men are vying for the presidential post. (May 24) (AP Video/Mehmet Guzel)
Vigil held for Uvalde shooting 1 year anniversary
A community prayer vigil was held Wednesday afternoon to mark the one year anniversary of the deadly school shooting in Uvalde and Pastor Tony Gruben said the community needs God’s help. (May 24)