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Future of Clean Power Plan unclear after Scalia’s death

Future of Clean Power Plan unclear after Scalia’s death

by Isabella Gutierrez | Feb 22, 2016 | Environment, Politics

WASHINGTON— The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death leaves uncertainties surrounding government Clean Power Plan in doubt, a former governor said on Monday.   Earlier this month in a 5 to 4 vote, the Supreme Court ordered the Obama administration...

Bush’s strong showing may be too little too late

by Nicolas Rivero | Feb 22, 2016 | Campaign 2016, Politics

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Jeb Bush looked reenergized at a rally Thursday evening after a testy appearance the day before in which he joked that he should “stop campaigning maybe.” But those who came to hear him speak in Rock Hill still had the same doubts that have plagued...

Trump supporters don’t care what the pope said

by Nicolas Rivero | Feb 22, 2016 | Campaign 2016, Politics

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Donald Trump supporters in South Carolina on Friday were unmoved by Pope Francis’s comments the day before that were widely interpreted as a criticism of the Republican front-runner’s Christianity. “A person who thinks only about building walls,...
Low-income communities can benefit from Clean Power Plan

Low-income communities can benefit from Clean Power Plan

by Allyson Chiu | Feb 22, 2016 | Environment

WASHINGTON—Low-income communities, which often have the worst pollution problems, are expected to benefit from a federally mandated transition to cleaner energy sources, but only if states choose to make such areas a priority,  environmental advocates said Monday....

KSM attorney: Judge should hear testimony on sexual assault from doctor

by Celena Chong | Feb 22, 2016 | Topics

FORT MEADE, Md. – A defense lawyer for the self-proclaimed architect of 9/11 Monday urged a military judge to allow testimony by an additional witness testify who will say that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others accused in the terror attacks were subjected to...

Washington police chief calls for community-focused policing

by Alex Duner | Feb 22, 2016 | Topics

WASHINGTON — Police departments need to do a better job of emphasizing community-focused policing and also make better use of technology, Washington Police Chief Cathy Lanier said Monday. Lanier says she has brought reforms in Washington, a city that was once...
Rising cost of nuclear power has hurt the industry’s growth

Rising cost of nuclear power has hurt the industry’s growth

by Jasper Scherer | Feb 22, 2016 | Environment

WASHINGTON — Reducing carbon emissions to maintain a global temperature rise of less than two degrees will require greater reliance on nuclear energy, but the cost of nuclear power his risen while alternatives have become cheaper, making it an unlikely solution,...
Research on women veterans needs to expand beyond mental health, experts say

Research on women veterans needs to expand beyond mental health, experts say

by Drew Gerber | Feb 22, 2016 | Health & Science

WASHINGTON — Health research on women veterans needs to focus much more on  gender-based disparities in care that often lead to women getting a lower quality of care than men, the head of a Department of Veterans Affairs program on women’s health said Monday. Research...
Next steps for helping Americans seeking to finance long-term care

Next steps for helping Americans seeking to finance long-term care

by Geordan Tilley | Feb 22, 2016 | Topics

WASHINGTON — Paying for long-term care is an increasing worry for many Americans as more begin to need coverage — or think they will need it. The graying baby boomers are at the doorstep.   Almost 70 percent of people turning age 65 this year will...
Trump: Boycott Apple until it helps unlock shooter’s phone

Trump: Boycott Apple until it helps unlock shooter’s phone

by Julia Jacobs | Feb 22, 2016 | Politics

PAWLEY’S ISLAND, S.C. — Republican frontrunner Donald Trump advised people to “boycott Apple” until the giant tech company assists the FBI in unlocking the cell phone of one of the San Bernardino, California shooters. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of it — and you’re...
Faith dominates second GOP town hall in South Carolina

Faith dominates second GOP town hall in South Carolina

by Julia Jacobs | Feb 22, 2016 | Politics

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Religion dominated the Republican presidential town hall Thursday night, featuring the front-runner Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The second of two town halls hosted by CNN prior to the South Carolina’s...
Young evangelicals in South Carolina scrutinize Bible talk on stump

Young evangelicals in South Carolina scrutinize Bible talk on stump

by Julia Jacobs | Feb 22, 2016 | Politics

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Trey Parker, 22, has devoted his life to God, but that doesn’t mean he thinks his president should invoke scripture on the stump. Parker, who works at Clemson University’s campus ministry, said he is skeptical of Bible talk from candidates as...
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