News & Public Affairs
PBS Ombudsman
The ombudsman this week is suggesting that an extensive interview in Current, the pubmedia journal, with the founding father of Frontline is well-worth your time. David Fanning, the founder and driving force behind PBS’s flagship Frontline investigative series is getting ready to step aside. Read all about it in Current and in the ombudsman’s column. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Have you ever been skeptical of headhunter Nick Corcodilos' unconventional advice? One job seeker decided to put some Ask The Headhunter methods to the test and the results were extremely successful. Continue
Next Avenue
The fascinating card game can build brain cells and help you make smarter business decisions — just ask Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and me. Continue
PBS NewsHour
A massive tornado ravaged a suburb of Oklahoma City on Monday, leveling buildings, killing at least 51 people, and temporarily brushing aside a trio of brewing political storms that had been the focus of official Washington in recent weeks. Continue
Tavis Smiley
The five-time Grammy winner reflects on his latest projects, including composing his first opera, the jazz-infused "Champion." Continue
PBS NewsHour
Tonight on the program, we take a look at the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma earlier today that has left massive destruction and dozens dead. Also: Assad tries to retake border town in Syria, Yahoo makes a deal to acquire Tumblr, a new beginning to U.S.-Myanmar relations, coding skills combine with civics to improve government, and what an updated DSM-5 means for diagnosing patients. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Code for America, a San Francisco nonprofit, enlists high tech professionals to work with local governments to create tools to help average citizens tackle hunger, blight and other civic problems. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports. Continue
PBS NewsHour
At the White House, President Barack Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein, the first Burmese leader to visit Washington in nearly five decades. Ray Suarez talks to Jennifer Quigley of the U.S. Campaign for Burma and Priscilla Clap, former chief of the U.S. mission in Myanmar, about reforms in that country. Continue
PBS NewsHour
In other news Monday, a wave of sectarian killings across Iraq left at least 95 people dead. It was the single-worst day of violence in Iraq in more than a year and a half. Also The New York Times reports that computer hackers in the Chinese military have resumed attacks on U.S. companies and government agencies. Continue
PBS NewsHour
The American Psychiatric Association released a new edition of the DSM, which doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders. Judy Woodruff discusses the changes and implications for both patients and professionals with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University and Dr. Steven Hyman of the Broad Institute. Continue
PBS NewsHour
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates. Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook as he testifies before the panel on the company's tax strategy. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Live stream: Senate Finance Committee hearing to review criteria employed by the IRS to target tax exemption applications for greater scrutiny. Continue
Next Avenue
Surefire directions from the bestseller Decisive may help you make smarter decisions that will pay off down the road. Continue
Next Avenue
The goal is ambitious, but a coordinated effort by financial pros, employers and individuals can make it a reality. Continue
Tavis Smiley
The outspoken centrist weighs in on why Washington isn't solving the big problems and offers solutions from her text, "Fighting for the Common Good." Continue
PBS NewsHour
Tech company Yahoo bought Tumblr for a reported $1.1 billion, adding the fast-growing social media site with more than 100 million blogs to its roster of assets. Jeffrey Brown talks with Rebecca Lieb, a research analyst for the Altimeter Group, about the appeal of the image-centric and mobile-friendly blogging platform. Continue
PBS NewsHour
In Syria, Assad government troops pushed to retake the strategic town of , close to the border with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters joined the Syrian regime army in laying siege to Qusayr, home to 40,000 civilians. Judy Woodruff reports on the growing involvement of Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict. Continue
PBS NewsHour
The American Psychiatric Association released a new edition of the DSM, which doctors use to diagnose and treat mental disorders. Judy Woodruff discusses the changes and implications for both patients and professionals with Dr. Michael First of Columbia University and Dr. Steven Hyman of the Broad Institute. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Yahoo, the languishing tech pioneer, officially unveiled its acquisition of social blogging platform Tumblr on Monday. The $1.1 billion purchase by Yahoo could mean a whole world of things for both of the Internet companies, as well as for Yahoo chief executive -- and former Google executive -- Marissa Mayer. Continue
PBS NewsHour
Code for America, a San Francisco nonprofit, enlists high tech professionals to work with local governments to create tools to help average citizens tackle hunger, blight and other civic problems. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports. Continue
