insert_link World Funding for collapsed Baltimore Bridge in Congress’ hands The US Transport Secretary says funding remains a barrier to rebuilding the Baltimore Bridge. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March after it was struck by a cargo ship. A replacement one could cost up to $2 billion. Sally Patterson reports. todayDecember 16, 2024 17
insert_link World U.S Retailers clamp down on CEO shooting suspect merch Online retailers are clamping down on merchandise celebrating the suspect accused of murdering a healthcare insurance company CEO last week. Mugs and sweaters with Luigi Mangione's face on them have been taken down from websites including Etsy. The 26-year-old was arrested earlier this week after Brian Thompson was shot dead last Wednesday. Mangione's lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more. todayDecember 13, 2024 19
insert_link World Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO shooting being held in high security prison A man has been charged with murder over the killing of UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson. New York prosecutors filed murder charges against Luigi Mangione after he was arrested in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday. He has not entered a plea. Sally Patterson is in New York City for us. todayDecember 11, 2024 20
insert_link World Trump hush money sentencing postponed Donald Trump won't be sentenced in his hush money case, a New York judge announced on Friday. The US president-elect was due to face his punishment in the coming days after being convicted of 34 felony charges in May.But Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing the case, has now postponed the date indefinitely. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 25, 2024 27
insert_link World ‘Bomb cyclone’ leaves Americans dead Parts of the United States are facing heavy rainfall and flooding in the wake of a historically strong bomb cyclone. Areas of northwest California are at risk of life-threatening flooding, while parts of Washington state were left without power following strong storms. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 22, 2024 17
insert_link World Hush money prosecutors agree to postpone Trump sentencing Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case say they are open to delaying the president-elect's sentencing, but would oppose dropping the case completely. In a court filing on Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney's office agreed to postpone next week's sentence. Trump was found guilty by a jury of falsifying business records earlier this year - but his victory in the US presidential election has complicated proceedings. Sally Patterson reports […] todayNovember 20, 2024 21
insert_link World UNRWA Chief says agency facing its ‘darkest day The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official. Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered. todayNovember 15, 2024 35
insert_link World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office. Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president. Sally Patterson reports. todayNovember 14, 2024 31
insert_link World Donald Trump hush money case decision delayed Donald Trump's team has been given another week to negotiate with prosecutors in the former president's hush money case in New York. On Tuesday Judge Juan Merchan delayed a key ruling on whether to set aside the guilty verdict agreed by a jury earlier this year. Sally Patterson has more from New York. todayNovember 13, 2024 28