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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.
Good Evening. It’s Wednesday, March 9th…The Senate prepares to approve a harsh new bankruptcy bill despite warnings about its impact on Americans who suffer financial turmoil after a medical crisis or unemployment… A senate committee defeats legislation to weaken the Clean Air Act, drawing praise from environmental groups…but the reprieve may be short lived…the environmental … Continued
Florida farmworkers with a victory over Taco Bell — the fast food giant agrees to pay a penny per pound surcharge on Florida tomatoes…..that will double the pickers’ yearly salaries and bring to an end a three year boycott of Taco Bell…. A political committee with close ties to governor Schwwarzenegger hires an out-of-state firm … Continued
A hero’s funeral for the Italian intelligence agent killed by U.S. forces in Iraq after he freed an Italian journalist taken hostage.. .the journalist says she may have been deliberately targeted because of U.S. opposition to negotiations with hostage-takers More shocking images from the war in Iraq …a video shows U.S. soldiers kicking a mortally … Continued
Iraqi politicians say the country’s new interim assembly will hold its first meeting ten days from today. Also, more than a month after the January 30th election, the party leaders have apparently brokered a deal for the top posts in the new government. . . An Italian journalist freed from Iraqi kidnappers this week says … Continued
An Italian journalist is freed by her Iraqi captors but is then fired upon by U.S. soldiers as she was being driven to the airport. . . . . .An Italian agent instrumental in securing her release is killed. . … .the journalist and two others are wounded Four more U.S. soldiers are slain in … Continued
A defeat in court for governor Schwarzenegger as a Sacramento county judge rules he illegally blocked a law boosting the number of nurses needed to staff California’s hospitals ….it’s a possible victory for the California Nurses Association. . . The governor showcases support for his proposal to redraw legislative and congressional districts — eight Republican … Continued
Talks aimed at forming a new government in Iraq hit a snag over Kurdish demands for control of oil rich Kirkuk …in southern Baghdad, doctors refuse to treat wounded troops after being abused by security forces. . . . Vermont town hall meetings overwhelmingly approve resolutions voicing concern over the use of state national guard … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in a narrow 5-4 vote, that executing inmates who committed their crimes as minors is unconstitutional… Two human rights groups sue Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld saying he first authorized and then failed to stop torture of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger makes good on his threat to … Continued
A powerful car bomb kills at least 115 people in Hilla, south of Baghdad– barely a month after Iraqis went to the polls. .. The Lebanese government resigns after two weeks of protests following the assassination of the former prime minister …pressure is also growing for Syria to withdraw its troops. . . A peaceful … Continued
