insert_link Health / Medical First severe bird flu case reported in US A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more. today19 December, 2024
insert_link World Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports. today11 December, 2024
insert_link World Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. today6 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports. today2 December, 2024
World Trump to nominate long-time ally as Attorney General Donald Trump plans to nominate his long-time ally Pamela Bondi as the US Attorney General. The pick comes after his first choice to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - withdrew his name from consideration due to concern over allegations of sexual misconduct. Ira Spitzer has more. today22 November, 2024
insert_link World In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World US Defense Department reports hundreds of new UFO sightings The Pentagon says it has received hundreds of reports of new UFO sightings. While defense department officials say there hasn't been any evidence of alien activity, there are a number of cases for which there's currently no explanation. Ira Spitzer reports. today15 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more: today14 November, 2024
insert_link World Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports. today13 November, 2024
