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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.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claims the party has never been more united, as top Republican leaders ponder an intervention to get the nominee back on track. Trump supporter Newt Gingrich calls the nominee’s behavior “self destructive”. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says a weak safety culture was responsible for hazardous chemical leaks by the Tesoro … Continued
President Obama says Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is “woefully unprepared” to assume the presidency and calls on leading Republicans to withdraw their support from him. New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton announces he’ll step down next month. A California lawmaker calls for “vote centers” and other reforms to make voting easier and drive … Continued
The U.S. returns to war making in Libya, attacking Islamic State positions in Sirte, with the agreement of the U.N. backed government. Growing criticism of Donald Trump for his disparagement of the parents of a Moslem Army Captain who died in Iraq in 2004. Trump says he was viciously attacked by the parents at … Continued
Hillary Clinton makes history as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to head the presidential ticket of a major party. Imprisoned Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning may face additional punishment for her suicide attempt. San Francisco Supervisors move to put police accountability and public advocate measures on the November ballot. Pro-government forces … Continued
A day after accepting the Republican Presidential nomination, Donald Trump delivers rambling remarks to convention volunteers in which he denounces Ted Cruz and reprises old controversies involving his former rival. Presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton names Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate disappointing progressives in the party. At least eight are dead following … Continued
French President Francois Hollande travels to Nice in the wake of last night’s mass killing by a truck driver who mowed down people celebrating Bastille Day. Although there’s been no claim of responsibility, French authorities are calling it an act of terrorism. Donald Trump selects right-wing favorite Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential … Continued
A truck driver mows into crowds of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France. 84 are dead. President Obama holds a town hall meeting on policing, justice and racial bias. The meeting occurs hours after the funeral of Philando Castile, who was fatally shot by a police officer in suburban St. Paul last week. Fresno … Continued
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton say that the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has been transformed into “the party of Trump,” a polarizing figure who is deepening the divisions in the country. Theresa May becomes Britain’s next Prime Minister. She appoints former London Mayor Boris Johnson — who championed Brexit — as the new Foreign … Continued
Bernie Sanders announces his endorsement of Hillary Clinton in a joint appearance in New Hampshire, but says his political revolution will continue. President Obama speaks in Dallas at the interfaith memorial for the five slain police officers. On Capitol Hill, Republican lawmakers pepper Attorney General Loretta Lynch with questions about why she decided not to … Continued
The Dallas Police chief says the African American military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week asked negotiators how many people he had shot and told them he wanted to kill more. Thousands protested and 100s were arrested in weekend protests against police violence. A blue ribbon panel issues its final report … Continued
