U.S. safety board meeting on Southwest engine failure that caused fatal accident
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is meeting on Tuesday to determine the probable cause of the April 2018 engine failure of Southwest Airlines Co flight 1380 that killed a passenger who was partially sucked out the window.
Two jail guards arrested over Jeffrey Epstein death: NY Times
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding financier Jeffrey Epstein on the night he killed himself in a New York jail cell were taken into custody on federal charges relating to their alleged failure to check on him, according to a report in T…
Indiana teachers protest over wages, ask legislators not to ‘shortchange’ education
Teachers in Indiana gathered outside the State Capitol building on Tuesday in protest of low salaries and evaluation policies, forcing half the state’s school districts to cancel classes for the day.
Democrat Warren vows to use ‘every tool’ to combat white nationalist violence
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday if elected to the White House she would use “every tool” at her disposal to combat white nationalist violence, beginning with directing the FBI and Justice Department to put a renewed focus on domestic terr…
MTV launches 2020 ‘+1thevote’ campaign to mobilize Millennials and Gen Z
In 1990, a bikini-clad Madonna wrapped in a U.S. flag urged MTV viewers to vote in Senate elections as the youth television network partnered with a “Rock the Vote” campaign that mixed pop culture and politics.
Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on ‘Medicare for All’ ahead of next debate
Perhaps no issue has divided the field of Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls more than the debate over “Medicare for All.”
U.S. safety board to meet on Southwest engine failure that caused fatal accident
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will meet on Tuesday to determine the probable cause of the April 2018 engine failure of Southwest Airlines Co flight 1380 that killed a passenger who was partially sucked out the window.
Indiana teachers to pack statehouse to demand higher pay; many classes canceled
Thousands of teachers in Indiana are planning to pack the state Capitol on Tuesday to voice their frustration over low salaries and evaluation policies, forcing half the state’s school districts to cancel classes for the day.
Democrats to quiz former diplomat Volker over role in Trump-Ukraine dealings
Former U.S. diplomat Kurt Volker won praise from Republicans after he testified behind closed doors last month in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, but will face a cooler reception from Democrats during Tuesday’s public hearing.
Trump was not treated for any urgent health issues in Saturday’s exam: physician
U.S. President Donald Trump’s health examination on Saturday was “routine” and he was not treated for any urgent or acute issues, his physician said in a statement on Monday.
