insert_link World US National Rifle Association head, Wayne LaPierre resigns Embattled head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre has resigned. LaPierre headed the U.S' largest gun-rights group for close to three decades and is set to go on trial in New York for alleged corruption at the nonprofit organization. Jody Jacobs has more from New York. todayJanuary 8, 2024 9
insert_link World US air travel predicted to surpass holiday records Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according to AAA. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 17
insert_link World US lawmakers head home with major issues unresolved US lawmakers have headed home for the Holidays, setting up major funding fights in the new year. A deal over more aid for Ukraine and tighter border security remains elusive, while a government shutdown needs to be averted later in January. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 22, 2023 14
insert_link World 11 killed in Prague university shooting Czech police say 11 people have been killed and 9 are seriously injured after a shooting in downtown Prague. Police said officers were deployed to a university in the center of the Czech capital. Ross Cullen reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 6
insert_link World Another delay on Gaza at the U.N Security Council Further delays at the U.N Security Council on Thursday as diplomats continue to negotiate a resolution on Gaza. For days now council members have been meeting behind closed doors to come to some agreement as the world's eyes remain fixed on the council to take decisive action on the matter. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayDecember 22, 2023 6
insert_link World US GDP grows but voters remain dissatisfied at economy The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending." From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 5
insert_link World U.S. man found innocent of murder after completing sentence of 48 years in jail A man in the U.S. state of Oklahoma has been exonerated after nearly half a century in jail. He was freed in July after serving time for murder: a crime which he has always said he did not commit. Glynn Simmons is 71 years old, and his lawyers are now pushing for compensation. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 2
insert_link World India’s opposition MPs protest mass suspension Opposition parties in India have taken to the streets to protest a mass suspension of their leaders from Parliament. Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi. todayDecember 21, 2023 45
insert_link World US air travel predicted to break previous records Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 21, 2023 33
