Politics May 15 5 important stories that have nothing to do with Comey’s firing or Russia Here are five important stories that you might have missed in the news unfolding like a screenplay in Washington.
Politics May 05 Draft proposal shows the Trump administration may gut the drug czar’s office The Trump administration is considering drastic cuts that would all but eliminate the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a White House official and agency email confirmed to the NewsHour Friday. According to a draft proposal obtained by NewsHour,…
Nation Apr 25 Does the death penalty bring closure to a victim’s family? The last time anyone saw Julie Heath alive was Oct. 3, 1993, when the 18-year-old set out to visit her boyfriend in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A week later, a hunter discovered Heath’s body, less than eight miles from where her…
Nation Apr 20 Arkansas executes first person in 12 years A week ago, Arkansas planned to execute seven men in 11 days. Ledell Lee was put to death late Thursday, and three more men are scheduled to be executed.
Nation Apr 18 What’s next in the fight over Arkansas executions The fight for Davis’ life escalated through a series of appeals and counter arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday. Without knowing if the court would offer an opinion, prison personnel preemptively served him his last meal.
Nation Apr 15 Federal judge blocks executions in Arkansas Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision, according to a statement from her office.
Health Apr 11 Should you be screened for prostate cancer? Talk to your doctor, new guidelines say Public comment on the new guidelines from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is open through May 8.
Nation Apr 03 5 important stories that don’t have anything to do with politics before the latest chapter in the Russian investigation threatens to wrestle control of the 24-hour news cycle, here are five important stories that may not have shown up in your Facebook feed.
Health Mar 29 Here’s what Trump’s new executive order means for opioid addiction New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will lead a commission designed to combat opioid addiction, part of Trump's plan to fight the crisis.
Health Mar 23 Did Obamacare help or hurt you? The PBS NewsHour asked people if they were concerned or encouraged by possible, future changes to the Affordable Care Act. More than 1,000 people responded from across the country -- from Maine to Missouri and California.