Nation Nov 09 ‘The other one percent’: Bridging the military-civilian divide in Brooklyn Tuesday is Veterans Day -- a day to honor those who have served. But since the draft ended in 1973, the number of Americans who serve in the armed forces has decreased dramatically, leading to what some fear is a…
Health Oct 12 LIVE at 11 a.m. EDT: Press conference on second Ebola case in US Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, will give a briefing today on Dallas' response to Ebola.
Nation Oct 11 Would you switch your favorite drink if it cost more? As San Francisco considers a tax on sugary beverages, NewsHour Weekend spoke with residents as they bought their favorite drinks. We asked: if the price of their beverage of choice increased, would it change their consumption behavior?…
World Aug 24 U.S. journalist freed from captivity in Syria The U.S. State Department has confirmed an American hostage held since 2012 was freed by his kidnappers on Sunday in Syria.
Nation Aug 24 6.0 earthquake strikes wine country in Northern California A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Northern California on Sunday, concentrated about nine miles south of the city of Napa.
Nation Aug 23 Thousands march in New York City to protest police killings In the borough of Staten Island in New York City on Saturday, thousands marched to seek justice in the death of an unarmed black man, Eric Garner, who was killed by police on July 17.
Arts Jul 12 End of an era: Last surviving member of the Ramones is dead The last surviving original member of the punk band the Ramones, Tommy Ramone, has died. He was 65.
World Jul 06 Israeli authorities announce arrests in killing of Arab teen Israeli authorities have arrested a group of suspects in connection to the murder of a Palestinian teenager, whose burned body was found in a forest on Wednesday. Josef Federman of the Associated Press told NewsHour Weekend that officials said six…
Nation Jul 05 Great white shark attacks swimmer off California coast Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Rick Flores told the Associated Press that the victim was bitten on the upper right side of his body and had suffered puncture wounds.
Arts Jun 15 Legendary radio personality Casey Kasem is dead at 82 Casey Kasem, the radio legend known for counting down the nation's greatest hits on the "American Top 40" broadcast died on Sunday. He was 82.