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VIENNA (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed executive orders lifting economic sanctions on Iran. It comes after the International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Iran had met its obligations to the nuclear watchdog. Secretary of State John Kerry said the threat of a nuclear weapon has been reduced as he announced the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.
UNDATED (AP) — U.S. and Iranian officials say Iran is releasing four detained Americans in exchange for seven Iranians held or charged in the United States. Officials say a fifth American, a student, was released in a move unrelated to the swap. Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio and other Republicans say the Americans should never have been captured in the first place.
DETROIT (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration that clears the way for federal aid for Flint, Michigan. The city is undergoing a drinking water crisis after its water supply became contaminated with lead. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is authorized to provide water, filters, cartridges and other items for 90 days.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore is back in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Speaking outside the municipal complex today, he called for President Barack Obama to come see the water crisis for himself. Moore also asked the U.S. attorney general to arrest and prosecute the governor, because he --quote--"knew that toxins, pollutants, and eventually lead was leaching into the water and being sent into the taps of people's homes."
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An ex-prosecutor is expected to testify that he promised Bill Cosby would never be charged over a Pennsylvania sex-assault complaint, but a judge must decide if that constitutes an immunity deal. The new district attorney says there's no evidence of a signed immunity agreement. A hearing to determine if the case will be thrown out will be held on Feb. 2.
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