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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
A damning report faults former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for following President George W. Bush into war in Iraq in 2003. The “Chilcot” report says Blair relied on faulty intelligence and legal advice. Louisiana’s Governor says the federal Justice Department will investigate the fatal Baton Rouge police shooting of a 37 year old African American … Continued
FBI Director James Comey says his agency is recommending no charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while Secretary of State. But Comey says Clinton was extremely careless in the handling of confidential information. The Sunlight Foundation says the arrangement allowed Clinton to avoid Freedom of Information Act and other … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she won’t overrule the findings of an FBI-led investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server and says she understands her private meeting with Bill Clinton cast a shadow over the probe. Governor Jerry Brown signs six gun control measures into law but vetoes five others. A new report says one in six … Continued
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’ll schedule a gun control vote on Tuesday. The California Assembly passes a series of tough gun control measures which would give the state the toughest laws in the country. Democrats hope the measures will persuade Lt Governor Gavin Newsom to withdraw his gun control initiative from the ballot. … Continued
Turkish officials reopen the Istanbul airport a day after a deadly suicide attack kills 42 and injures nearly 250. Farmworkers try again, asking a State Senate committee to approve legislation granting them the right to overtime pay. Democratic lawmakers stage coordinated efforts across the country on gun control and the U.S. Senate prepares to pass … Continued
Dozens killed and injured in a suicide attack at the Istanbul, Turkey airport blamed on the Islamic State. Volkswagen agrees to pay up to $15.3 billion to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations that it cheated on emissions tests. A State Senate committee takes up the “Truth Act” aimed at preventing local law enforcement from … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a Texas law that imposed strict regulations on doctors and clinics that provide abortions. Abortion providers cheer the ruling and vow to work to overturn other restrictions. The British pound drops to a new low, while Standard and Poor’s downgrades the UK’s credit rating. The Oakland City Council is poised … Continued
The Brexit vote sends economic and political shockwaves across Britain and the world. British Prime Minister David Cameron says he’ll resign; world markets plunge. A Superior Court judge rules the California “Delta Plan” invalid, calling into question Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to build massive twin tunnels to ship water south. S.F. Pride festivities kick off … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court deals a blow to four million undocumented immigrants and their families who would have benefited from President Obama’s executive orders sparing them from deportation. Justices tie 4-4 leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked Obama’s action. A surprise ruling from justices upholds a University of Texas affirmative action program. … Continued
