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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.
Thousands are dead following a devastating earthquake in Iran today, the death toll now is 5,000 but it could go much higher Israeli troops shoot and injure 2 protestors at a demonstration against the West Bank separation wall – one of the wounded is an American, the other an Israeli; it’s apparently the first time … Continued
Pakistan’s president escapes an assassination attempt, the 2nd against him in 11 days, but the suicide attack kills 14 other people Israel assassinates a leader of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, in a helicopter attack in the Gaza Strip; 3 others die in that attack as well. A half-hour later, a Palestinian suicide bomber … Continued
A French airline cancels a half dozen flights between Paris and Los Angeles after U.S. authorities examine the passenger lists and claim there was evidence of a threat – no one is arrested, however.
Mad Cow Disease is discovered in a cow in Washington State, setting off fears of contaminated beef – and reasurrances from federal agriculture officials Aftershocks rattle the central California coast following yesterdays 6.5 magnitude quake – governor Schwarzenegger tours damaged downtown Paso Robles Ralph Nader may run for President again next year, but if he … Continued
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Central California – two people are dead – the quake is felt as far North as Napa and in Los Angeles to the South The lights are back on – but many questions remain about PG&E’s performance in the wake of this weekend’s blackout in San Francisco Iraqi resistance fighters … Continued
The Federal Government raises the terrorism alert level to orange, citing what it calls increased chatter among overseas enemies Pacific Gas and Electric company says it has restored power to nearly all the San Francisco customers who lost their power in the big blackout that began last night and affected nearly a third of the … Continued
Spain’s Prime Minister pays a surprise visit to Iraq and reaffirms his support for the U.S. led occupation An Arab satellite TV cannel broadcasts a tape of what could be the voice of Osama Bin Laden praising attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq The International Court of Justice in the Hague says it will investigate … Continued
Following secret talks with the U.S. and Britain, Libyan leader Moammar Gadafi agrees to halt his nation’s secret weapons programs Iraq’s U.S. occupation administrator confirms reports that he escaped an ambush earlier this month The Al Jazeera network airs an audio tape purportedly from Al Qaeda’s second in command saying his group is pursuing Americans … Continued
Governor Schwarzenegger declares the State is in a fiscal crisis and invokes emergency powers to impose $150 million in spending cuts without the Legislature’s approval. The funds will go to cities and counties to make up for the money lost when Schwarzenegger rolled back the vehicle license fee The Bush administration’s judicial conduct is repudiated … Continued
U.S. Occupation forces surround the Iraqi town of Samarra and conduct house to house searches for members of the armed resistance Some of Iraq’s neighbors want to take part in criminal proceedings against Saddam Hussein – a trial on Iran’s claims could implicate the U.S. for supplying the chemical weapons materiel Iraq used in the … Continued
