JUDY WOODRUFF: In the day's other news: The Colorado Springs shooting
suspect had a first court appearance in the killing of five people at a gay nightclub.
During the conference call, Anderson Lee Aldrich was slumped in a wheelchair
behind defense lawyers. Police say that Aldrich was beaten by nightclub
patrons during the attack. The charges could include murder and hate crimes.
The U.S. Justice Department reportedly wants to interview former Vice President
Pence in its January 6 investigation. The New York Times and others say the
focus is on then-President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
results. Mr. Pence is said to be open to considering the request.
In Ukraine, a new onslaught of Russian missiles knocked out power to most of the country today and
claimed more lives. The airstrikes blasted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least
three people. In the south, a missile struck a hospital maternity ward and brought more tragedy.
YULIA BARYSHEVA, Zaporizhzhia Emergency Services Representative (through translator): A doctor was
pulled out from under the rubble. And with the help of a ladder, a new mother was evacuated
from the second floor. Unfortunately, her newborn died, who was just 2 days old.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Meanwhile, the U.S. authorized another $400 million in
military aid for Ukraine, for a total of $19 billion so far.
Bombs exploded today near two bus stops in Jerusalem,
killing one person and wounding at least 18. The attacks came at the height of rush hour.
Israeli police blamed Palestinian militants, and officials closed two West Bank crossings. Later,
the Israelis said that troops had killed two Palestinians in an overnight clash.
In Indonesia, rescuers are still searching for survivors of Monday's earthquake that killed
at least 271 people. Fire department video did show one moment of hope today, a 6-year-old boy
lifted to safety after being trapped for three days. He was found in the rubble of his home.
Police in Central China beat workers today as they protested over pay and anti-COVID measures
outside the world's largest Apple iPhone factory. Witnesses posted cell phone video
of the confrontation. The sometimes shaky footage showed thousands of protesters at
the factory. Police in hazmat suits could be seen attacking and hitting them with batons.
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland may not
hold an independence vote without the British government's approval.
The semiautonomous Scottish government had wanted a referendum next October.
Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said today's ruling is not the end of it.
NICOLA STURGEON, Scottish First Minister: We must and we will find another democratic,
lawful, and constitutional means by which the Scottish people can express their will.
In my view, that can only be an election. The next
national election scheduled for Scotland is, of course, the U.K. general election.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Scottish voters rejected independence in a 2014
referendum. Britain's ruling Conservative Party has refused to approve a new vote.
Back in this country, the Georgia Supreme Court today reinstated a
state ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. It will stay in place while the
court considers ruling on the merits of the law. A lower court had overturned the ban.
The Georgia court also agreed today to allow early voting this Saturday in the
U.S. Senate run-off. The contest features incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock
against Republican Herschel Walker, a former college football and NFL star.
Republicans have secured another California seat in the next U.S. House of Representatives. Kevin
Kiley was declared the winner in his race last night. That gives the GOP 220 seats in the House,
two more than a majority, with three races yet to be called.
And, on Wall Street, stocks advanced as the Federal Reserve signaled that it might scale
back future interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 96 points
to close at 34196. The Nasdaq rose nearly 111 points, 1 percent. The S&P 500 added 23.
Still to come on the "NewsHour": Congress passes a
law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases; Taiwan's deputy
foreign minister discusses his country's increasingly fraught relations with China;
a training program started in New Mexico helps doctors around the world; plus much more.