PBS NewsHour West live episode, Dec. 8, 2022

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Balance of Power Full Show (12/08/2022)

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Balance of Power Full Show (12/08/2022) Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake/?hl=en

Top Story with Tom Llamas – Dec. 8 | NBC News NOW

From NBC News. Brittney Griner is set to arrive in Texas after a Russian prisoner swap, flu cases soar as U.S. hospitals struggle with the tripledemic, Idaho investigators are looking for the owner of a white Hyundai in connection to the murders of four students, and the mother of 7-year-old allegedly killed by FedEx driver…

Global National: Dec. 8, 2022 | First Nations leaders call for Winnipeg police chief’s resignation

From Global News. In tonight’s top story: Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth is facing calls from the Indigenous community to resign over the decision not to search a landfill for the remains of three murdered Indigenous women. As Melissa Ridgen explains, other police departments have performed searches that are more complex. Alberta’s governing United Conservative…

Holiday lights | The Uplift

From CBS News. A house in Illinois transforms into a spectacular holiday light display during Christmastime – and there is a purpose behind the decorations. A woman goes on a search to find her biological father. After seeing a news story, a woman becomes inspired to help change an NYPD officer’s life. #goodnews #holiday #lights…

New York Times Employees Launch 24-Hour Strike

From NBC News. The New York Times came to a virtual standstill after over 1,000 employees walked off in the paper’s first major strike in over 40 years. Times employees are pushing for higher wages, better health and retirement benefits, and a fairer return-to-work policy. NBC News’ Dasha Burns has the latest. » Subscribe to…

German coup plot: Concerned villagers want nothing to do with main suspect, Prince Heinrich XIII

From Global News. Neighbours of the main suspect in a German coup plot distanced themselves from Prince Heinrich XIII on Thursday, saying they wanted nothing to do with the man whom police arrested a day earlier. Klaus Schwalbe, an elderly passerby in Bad Lobenstein, was clearly agitated. “I and the vast majority of people here…

Hallie Jackson NOW – Dec. 8 | NBC News NOW

From NBC News. Brittney Griner is set to arrive in Texas after a Russian prisoner swap, Celine Dion reveals she has a rare disorder that causes muscle stiffness, New York Times employees launch a 24-hour strike, and a bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriage heads to President Biden’s desk. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC…

Chinese Premier Li Says Growth to Rebound on Covid Policy Change

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. China’s outgoing Premier Li Keqiang says growth will "steadily pick up" as the new polices to balance control and economic development are put into place. Stephen Engle reports on Bloomberg Television. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook:…

China Mulls More Property Easing at Economic Meeting

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Chinese authorities may further soften their stance on property policies at its key economic meeting next week, according to people familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, China Evergrande Group, the developer at the epicenter of China’s property debt crisis appears to be inching closer to unveiling a restructuring blueprint. And Sunac…

Black Families In Arizona Disproportionately Investigated By CPS

From NBC News. Maricopa County, Arizona has one of the highest rates of child welfare investigation for Black families according to federal data analyzed by ProPublica and NBC News. Stephanie Gosk spoke with a single mom who says she felt targeted by investigators because of her race. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch…

House Passes Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Protections

From NBC News. The House passed protections for same-sex and interracial marriage in bipartisan fashion today, just as the Senate did last week. The bill will go to President Biden’s desk to sign next. NBC News’ Ali Vitali spoke with one Michigan couple on what this means to them. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC…

RCMP suspends controversial contract with firm tied to China

From CBC News. The RCMP has suspended a contract with Sinclair Technologies for radio frequency equipment after it raised concerns about the risk of espionage targeting Canada’s national police service. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find…

World’s first solar car, Lightyear 0, promises sun-powered day trips | USA TODAY

From USA TODAY. Finland’s Valmet Automotive plant seeks to roll out one Lightyear 0 per week. RELATED: Rolls-Royce unveils first all-electric car: Price-tag around $400k https://youtu.be/4K5cKVHLznU » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3W6uQYn » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment,…

Mother Of 7-Year-Old Allegedly Killed By FedEx Driver Speaks Out

From NBC News. A 7-year-old girl was kidnapped and killed last week by a contract FedEx driver who had just delivered a package while she was standing outside her house, police say. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson spoke with the girl’s mother about the tragedy. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video:…

Historical look into the Royal’s visit to Boston

From CBS News. The Prince and Princess of Wales last week made their first trip to the U.S. in eight years. Nigel Fletcher, a political historian at King’s College London, joined CBS News to discuss. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to…

Notable Americans who were part of prisoner swaps

From ABC News. The U.S. has a long history of prisoner exchanges with foreign countries.

Almost Every South Korean Becoming About a Year Younger

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. South Korean lawmakers have approved a measure that would revise the way the country tallies a person’s age. This would end a system that counted newborns as a year old and meaning that most of its citizens are about to get younger. Sangmi Cha reports on Bloomberg Television. Follow Bloomberg…

Flu Cases Soaring As U.S. Hospitals Struggle With Tripledemic

From NBC News. The CDC says flu hospitalizations this season are up to 78,000 across the nation as tripledemic fears rise. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on how staff are combating a shortage of one pediatric medication. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video:…

China, Saudi Arabia Sign Partnership Deal

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. China and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic partnership deal signaling Beijing’s growing ties to the kingdom which has been a long-time ally of the US. John Liu reports on Bloomberg Television. ——– Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with…

Ukrainians return to former frontline village

From Reuters. In Posad-Pokrovske in Ukraine’s recaptured southern region of Kherson, residents are gradually returning to homes damaged or reduced to rubble by Russian shells, set in a landscape of downed utility poles and spent munitions. #russiaukrainewar #Kherson #News #Reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from…

Viktor Bout’s wife awaits his return to Russia

From Associated Press. (9 Dec 2022) Viktor Bout’s wife was on Thursday awaiting his return to Russia as part of a prisoner swap with the US. Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in the dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Bout. (Dec 8) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress…

PBS NewsHour full episode, Dec. 8, 2022

From PBS NewsHour. Thursday on the NewsHour, American basketball star Brittney Griner is released from detention in Russia in exchange for an arms dealer held in the United States. Then, Congress gives final passage to legislation that protects same-sex and interracial marriage. Plus, Ukraine’s electrical workers risk their lives to restore power as Russia targets…

Disappearing plants jeopardize a green future

From Reuters. Nearly 800 plant species have disappeared since the 18th century, while thousands more are considered functionally extinct. Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew estimate undocumented extinctions could put the number much higher. #Plants #Species #Green #News #Reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from…

Brittney Griner Released From Russia In Prisoner Swap

From NBC News. WNBA star Brittney Griner is coming home today after ten months behind bars. Griner was exchanged for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell brings us the latest on the prisoner swap. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a…

Wells Fargo: ‘Moderate’ US Recession to Lower Corporate Profits in ’23

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Gary Schlossberg, global strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses the outlook for the US and the global economy, and the implications for financial markets. He says investors should be careful what they wish for because when the Federal Reserve pushes inflation lower, earnings will experience pressure and be pushed…

House-sitters beware: Your trip could end at a border crossing

From Global News. Madolline Gourley had house-sat in the United States many times without a hitch, but coming to Canada was not in the cards. The 32-year-old from Brisbane, Australia found a website and lifestyle that allowed her to explore other countries less expensively than someone else who would need to find paid accommodation along…

Sacoolas avoids jail time in death of UK teen

From Reuters. Anne Sacoolas, a U.S. government employee who fled Britain, was given an eight-month jail term suspended for 12 months by a London court for causing the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in a road accident. #News #Reuters #newsfeed #USA #UK Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video…

Cat climbs into Christmas tree to play with ornaments

From ABC News. This kitty liked Christmas tree ornaments so much, she became one herself!

American Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in exchange for arms dealer

From PBS NewsHour. Brittney Griner is finally free after a dramatic prisoner swap. The WNBA star had been held by Russia for most of this year on a minor drug offense, and was serving 9 years in a prison camp. But on Wednesday she was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Nick Schifrin reports…

MTP NOW Dec. 8 – Brittney Griner Released; David Whelan Discusses His Brother’s Detainment

From NBC News. Executive Director of the WNBA players association Terri Jackson reacts to the release of Brittney Griner and the future of women’s basketball; David Whelan discussed his brother Paul Whelan’s continued detainment in a Russian prison after the U.S. government traded prisoner Viktor Bout for the release of Brittney Griner; Fmr. Rep. Donna…

Bernie Sanders adviser on a possible 2024 run and changes to the Democrats’ primary calendar

From CBS News. A senior adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders is critical of the Democratic National Committee’s proposed plan to move South Carolina to the top of the primary calendar in 2024. Faiz Shakir joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this as well as Sanders’ future plans and the possible 2024 Democratic presidential field. CBS…

Peru ex-President detained, accused of ‘rebellion’

From Reuters. A Peruvian court ordered a seven-day preliminary jail sentence for ousted former president Pedro Castillo a day after he attempted to dissolve Congress illegally in a last-ditch bid to stay in power. #PedroCastillo #Peru #News #Reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the…

S&P snaps losing streak on jobless claims rise

From Reuters. The S&P 500 ended higher, snapping a five-session losing streak, as investors interpreted data showing a rise in weekly jobless claims as a sign the pace of interest rate hikes could soon slow. #News #Reuters #newsfeed #USA #WallStreet Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around…

Four dams to be removed from California river

From Associated Press. (9 Dec 2022) Regulators have approved a plan to demolish four dams on a California river and open up hundreds of miles of salmon habitat that would be the largest dam removal and river restoration project in the world when it goes forward. (Dec. 8) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website:…

Ongoing health crisis exposing ‘cracks’ in pediatric system, Children’s Healthcare Canada

From CBC News. With hospitals across Canada facing an ‘unprecedented’ surge of flu, RSV and COVID cases, ‘We need to make dramatic investments and take dramatic action,’ said Emily Gruenwoldt, president of Children’s Healthcare Canada. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio…

Paul Whelan’s Brother Speaks Out About Brittney Griner Release

From NBC News. Paul Whelan’s brother David spoke with Lester Holt about Brittney Griner’s release from Russian captivity while Whelan remains in prison. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories.…

U.S. Congress passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

From Reuters. The U.S. House of Representatives gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a measure born out of concern that the Supreme Court could reverse its support for them. #gaymarriage #News #Reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around…

Women sue Musk’s Twitter after layoffs

From Associated Press. (9 Dec 2022) Two women who lost their jobs at Twitter when billionaire Elon Musk took over are suing the company in federal court, claiming that last month’s abrupt mass layoffs disproportionately affected female employees.(Dec 8) (AP video by Haven Daley) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook:…

Daughters of slain Winnipeg woman push police to search landfill

From CBC News. Cambria and Kera Harris, daughters of Morgan Harris, joined Power & Politics Thursday and called on authorities to search the Prairie Green landfill for their mother’s remains. ‘The way it’s being handled is absolutely horrific,’ said Kera. Support is available for anyone affected by details of this case. If you require support,…

New York Times staff strike for better working conditions, pay | USA TODAY

From USA TODAY. More than 1,100 New York Times reporters and staff are going on a 24-hour strike for better pay, among other conditions. RELATED: University of California employees strike for better pay https://bit.ly/3hglNoH Hundreds of journalists and other employees at The New York Times began a 24-hour walkout Thursday, the first strike of its…

‘I cried tears of joy’: Griner’s former coach discusses WNBA star’s newfound freedom

From PBS NewsHour. Dawn Staley is the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks and a Hall of Fame player. She coached Brittney Griner and her teammates when they won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, and she has tweeted in support of Griner daily throughout her captivity. Amna Nawaz spoke with…

Multiple people injured in Iowa plant explosion

From ABC News. No fatalities were reported following the explosion at the facility in Marengo, Iowa, police said.

How suburban zoning rules are stifling development and causing rents to spike

From PBS NewsHour. The cost of housing has risen dramatically over the last several years, helping drive levels of inflation not seen in decades. One key factor is that in many places, building has not kept up with demand. The suburban counties of Long Island east of New York City are national laggards. Paul Solman…

Credit Suisse Raises $4.3 Billion Capital for Restructuring

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Credit Suisse Group AG completed a 4 billion-franc ($4.3 billion), two-pronged capital increase. This gives the embattled Swiss bank the critical funds needed for restructuring. Su Keenan reports on Bloomberg Television. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter:…

DOJ Asks Judge To Hold Trump Team In Contempt Over Mar-a-Lago Docs

From NBC News. The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold former President Trump’s lawyers in contempt since the team did not comply with a subpoena from May. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative…

Club Q shooting: 2021 bomb threat case involving suspect unsealed | USA TODAY

From USA TODAY. A judge unsealed records in a previous case in 2021 involving alleged Club Q shooter Anderson Aldrich, where they were accused of making a homemade bomb. RELATED: Man accused in Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub shooting charged https://youtu.be/376eaWP0OZg A judge ruled Thursday that records from a previous incident involving the accused Club Q…

Ukrainians brace for a brutal winter amid Russian attacks on energy grid

From PBS NewsHour. For nearly two months, Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy grid in an attempt to sap and freeze the country’s morale. At one point, more than 10 million Ukrainians had no electricity or heat. Special correspondent Volodymyr Solohub and videographer Pavlo Sukhodolskiy report on the cat-and-mouse game between Russia and the Ukrainian workers…

Lawmakers pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriages

From PBS NewsHour. Congress gave final approval to a bill requiring all states to recognize same-sex and inter-racial marriages. It passed the House with nearly 40 Republicans joining Democrats in support. On the floor, arguments focused on protecting marriage rights against a conservative Supreme Court versus protecting religious freedoms. Kate Sosin, a reporter for The…

Stiff-person syndrome explained after Céline Dion reveals diagnosis

From CBC News. Pop star Céline Dion described her challenges with the rare neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome on Thursday. Dr. Chris Hahn, clinical assistant professor of neurology at the University of Calgary, explains how the illness affects people and the treatments needed. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC…

News Wrap: House passes $858 billion defense bill in sweeping bipartisan vote

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Thursday, the House passed a a record $858 billion defense authorization bill in a sweeping bipartisan vote, the FDA authorized new COVID booster shots for children as young as 6 months old, Iran executed its first prisoner arrested during anti-government protests, Chinese and Saudi Arabian leaders met, and…

Panel: Good Gets Better For Biden, Bad Gets Worse For Trump

From NBC News. Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), Republican strategist Brad Todd and Politico National Political Correspondent Meridith McGraw join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss President Biden’s string of political wins and President Trump’s latest setbacks. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is…

Toronto woman says she was told to “contact mayor” during 911 call

From Global News. A Toronto woman says she is ‘livid’ after the way police handled a call with her earlier this week. Sahar Barghian says an unknown man was standing outside the gates of her home for hours. After her father opened the gates to pick up her brother, surveillance video shared with Global News…

SpaceX gives rival’s internet satellites ride to orbit

From Associated Press. SpaceX on Thursday launched internet satellites for a competitor. It stepped in to help after the London-based OneWeb company halted its flights with Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. (Dec. 8) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through…

Biden Announces $36 Billion Pension Fund Bailout

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. President Joe Biden announced a $36 billion bailout for the Central States Pension Fund, one of the nation’s biggest multi-employer plans, touting the help for union workers and retirees as he looks to mend ties with organized labor after a contentious rail deal. Republicans call the bailout a handout to Biden’s union…

With Griner’s release, questions remain over fate of Americans still held in Russia

From PBS NewsHour. The Biden administration on Thursday secured the release of Brittney Griner from Russia the controversy persists around the still-imprisoned American Paul Whelan, who remains inside Russia. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more…

Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner speaks about Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

From CBS News. WNBA star Brittney Griner is returning to the U.S. after a prisoner swap that freed her from detention in Russia. Her teammate Brianna Turner spoke with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano about Griner’s release. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News…

‘There’s Work To Be Done’ To Support Players In The US, WNBA Players Association

From NBC News. Executive Director of the WNBA Players Association Terri Jackson reacts to the release of Brittney Griner and the future of women’s basketball. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging…

Yellen, Malerba First Female Pair to Sign US Currency

From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba are the first women to have their signatures on one US banknote at the same time. The new $1 and $5 bills are being printed in Ft. Worth and were unveiled Thursday. They’ll go into circulation next year. Yellen is the…

Calls for resignation of Winnipeg police chief in wake of deaths

From CBC News. First Nations advocacy groups, a local chief and family members are demanding that Winnipeg police Chief Danny Smyth resign over his decision not to search a landfill for the remains of two women. Support is available for anyone affected by details of this case. If you require support, you can contact Ka…

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