World Apr 17 EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine’s president pleads for support By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
Politics Apr 17 Watch 6:49 Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins At the U.S. Capitol, there was another collision of the biggest issues facing the country and the world. In the House, Speaker Johnson made more moves in his attempt to pass aid for Ukraine and other allies. But in the… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens
World Apr 17 U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades In October, the U.S. granted Maduro's government relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors after it agreed to work with members of the opposition to hold a free and competitive election this year. By Joshua Goodman, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
Education Apr 17 USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior VP for academic affairs, cited the "alarming tenor" of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, who is graduating with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in resistance to genocide. By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press
Politics Apr 17 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says The study finds that 84 percent of AAPI adults agree climate change exists. In comparison, 74 percent of all U.S. adults hold the same sentiment. Furthermore, three-quarters of AAPI adults who accept climate change is real attribute it to human… By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Apr 17 U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Critics had accused the U.S. Interior Department and Bureau of Land Management of failing to recognize the cultural significance of the San Pedro Valley to several Native American tribes. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial on his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Biden delivers campaign remarks at United Steelworkers headquarters in Pittsburgh By Chris Megerian, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden has told an audience of cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration will block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee By David Koenig, Associated Press An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company, in rushing to produce as many planes as possible, is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners breaking apart. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Columbia University’s president testifies at House antisemitism hearing By Annie Ma, Associated Press After the other Ivy League presidents’ equivocation led to weeks of backlash, Shafik focused her message on fighting antisemitism rather than protecting free speech. Continue reading