Southern Baptist public policy arm survives challenge to its conservative credentials
Southern Baptist representatives have fended off two efforts to move the staunchly conservative body even more sharply to the right.
Day: June 12, 2025
Venice flooded by second-highest tide in its history
Venice, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, is dealing with near-record flooding. Large areas were swamped by the second-highest tide ever recorded in the city, which is known for its canals and gondolas. The mayor blamed climate chan…
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday’s raid carried out by federal immigration officials.
Stormzy takes first acting role as he launches film production company
After music, publishing, sports and philanthropy, rapper expands into film-making with lead role in Big Man, a short film premiering on YouTubeAfter conquering the charts, Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage and launching his own publishing imprint, Stormzy is…
EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren’t dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here’s what they say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday proposed a new ruling that heat-trapping carbon gas “emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.
EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren’t dangerous, contradicting years of scientific consensus
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed a new ruling that heat-trapping carbon gas “emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.”
Connecticut man accused of killing Anguilla hotel worker skips hearing
Scott Hapgood of Connecticut, who is accused of killing a hotel worker in Anguilla, skipped a preliminary hearing Monday. Now, an international arrest warrant has been issued for him. Errol Barnett reports.
House prepares for public hearings in impeachment inquiry
Tuesday was a day for last-minute strategy sessions, ahead of the first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. The two witnesses testifying have a combined 51 years in foreign service. Nancy Cordes reports.
Supreme Court considers future of “Dreamers” in DACA case
There are protests in major cities in support of the DACA program, which enabled immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to remain and work in the U.S. The Supreme Court heard arguments on the program as thousands await a decision. Jan Cra…
Supreme Court considers future of “Dreamers” in DACA case
There are protests in major cities in support of the DACA program, which enabled immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to remain and work in the U.S. The Supreme Court heard arguments on the program as thousands await a decision. Jan Cra…