Merrit Kennedy
Stories
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'The Thing I Dread The Most Is Not Knowing': Western Wildfires Rage Amid Race To Flee
One hundred large fires are burning in 12 states across the West — but just five of them have been contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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A Mining Company Blew Up A 46,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Site. Its CEO Is Resigning
In May, mining giant Rio Tinto blasted through two ancient rock shelters in Western Australia in order to mine iron ore. The company has been under rising pressure to hold executives accountable.
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57 People Face Federal Charges Of Defrauding Coronavirus Relief Program
Prosecutors say those charged attempted to steal more than $175 million from the Paycheck Protection Program, which is meant to provide relief to small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
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Ex-Columbia University Gynecologist Accused Of Abusing Dozens Of Patients Is Indicted
Robert Hadden has been arrested in connection with the abuse of dozens of female patients, including minors. He has been accused of abuse in the past but avoided jail time in a previous case.
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U.S. Says It Will Cut Number Of Troops In Iraq By Nearly Half This Month
CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie, who is responsible for U.S. forces in the Middle East, says the U.S. plans to reduce its troop levels there from 5,200 to 3,000 this month.
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House Democrats Investigating Postmaster General Over Campaign Finance Allegations
House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney calls on Louis DeJoy to be suspended amid allegations that he might have violated rules on political donations. DeJoy denies any wrongdoing.
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'At Any Cost': Japanese, IOC Officials Insist Olympics Will Happen In 2021
In the past week, multiple Japanese organizers and International Olympic Committee officials have said that the Tokyo Games will proceed regardless of the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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United Airlines Says It Is Permanently Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights
The airline's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. The standard domestic change fee for the airline was $200. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
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Nearly Every Major League Baseball Team Has Had A Coronavirus Test Come Back Positive
So far, 71 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the MLB said on Friday. "I'm actually kind of pleased it's as low as that," the league's medical director says.
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Turkey Converts Istanbul's Iconic Hagia Sophia Back Into A Mosque
The Byzantine-era architectural marvel has been used as a museum since 1934 and is widely regarded as a symbol of peaceful religious coexistence. A court ruling Friday revoked its museum status.