Despite all of the evidence that was presented in this case, all these articles of impeachment were brought by republicans in the House Of Representatives. Remember, republicans dominate every level of government here in this state. Now here in the senate republican, senators siding with ken paxton to return him to office. In the chamber they are beginning to wrap things up. Obviously many senators will be asked to kind of defend these votes and explain exactly how all of this unfolded over the last day and a half. Yeah. And the music resumes. Ed lavandera in austin, thank you so much. Hello again, everyone, thank you so much for joining me. Im fredricka whitfield. Were also following new developments in the historic autoworkers strike that is now in its second full day. Negotiators for the United Autoworkers Union and big three car makers are back at the bargaining table, and there are signs of possible progress. Cnns gabe cohen is at the Stellantis Plant in ohio where workers are pic
war. this is a time for war. norah: prime minister netanyahu stands firm in his mission to destroy hamas as the situation in gaza grows desperate. despite the near constant heavy bombardment of gaza, hamas has shown itself capable of firing back. this just happened this morning. residence hearsay a rocket came through the window from the direction of gaza, caused all this destruction. to. to be on anti-semitic incidents on the rise around the world. hundreds storm a russian airport looking for israeli passengers. back here at home, online threats against jewish students at cornell. the alarming spike. details in the maine mass shooting. why police were sent to the gunman s house for a health and welfare check before the massacre that killed so many. the makeshift memorial to the 18 victims are growing as this community starts to heal. norah: tonight, tributes for matthew perry are pouring in, plus why i could take weeks to find out the cause of the sitcom stars sudden
latest from the uk s general election campaign trail, as the conservatives announce they will introduce mandatory national service for 18 year olds if they win the general election. they said it would give the next generation an opportunity to learn real world skills while contributing to the country and local communities. our political correspondent leila nathoo report. and eye catching policy from the conservatives early on in the conservatives early on in the campaign, grabbing headlines in the papers this morning. they say that if they win the general election, by the end of the next parliament that would bring back a form of mandatory national service for every 18 year old. that would involve either applying for one of 30,001 year placements in the armed forces or cyber defence or young people would have to volunteer in communities for one weekend a month in organisations such as charities of the police or nhs. the tories say it would cost £2.5 billion a year but key de
Series of reforms and to explain the drop. The other main stories on bbc news at 5 a woman has escaped serious injury after appearing to be pushed by a jogger into the path of a bus in west london. And the National Games begin in sheffield for competitors with a learning disability. 2,500 people are taking part. Coming to these games actually gives them a chance to express themselves and to really show, not about what they cant do, but about what they can, can do. Good evening and welcome. Our main story the organisers of the athletics World Championships of the athletics World Championships in london are working with Public Health england to try to contain an outbreak of gastroenteritis which has affected 30 athletes and support staff. Botswa nas Isaac Makwala, who was one of the favourites for todays 400 metres final, was forced to withdraw from the 200 metres heat yesterday. Our Sports Correspondent Natalie Pirks is at the London Stadium for us now. Public Health England have confir
They received £3 million for the last paralympic cycle. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Nearly every local authority in england is planning to raise Council Taxes in the coming year, most of them by 5 , to help meet the rising cost of social care. But the local government association, which represents councils, has warned that deep cuts to other services will still have to be made because of the huge cost of looking after growing numbers of elderly and disabled people. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent alison holt. Yes, and youll be fine. This is social care in action. Good girl. And i will be behind you. After several falls, 80 year old Maureen Edwards is being given support that will mean she regains some independence and rebuilds her confidence. It means she and her husband can cope at home. According to todays survey, the sheer demand for this sort of care is the reason why most local authorities in england plan to raise council tax. That was wonderful. Wev