Politics Oct 05 How the Trump and Clinton campaigns are reacting to the VP debate Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will meet for their second debate on Sunday, a matchup that could be every bit as combative as the vice presidential debate Tuesday night in Virginia. While Sen. Tim Kaine might have lost style points…
Science Oct 05 The amazing, complicated science of the Nobel winners explained A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating some of the world’s tiniest machines. Their nanorobots use extremely controlled movements to perform tasks that the creators hope will one day be useful in the world of…
Politics Oct 05 Will the short-staffed Supreme Court keep a ‘low profile’ this term? As the late Justice Antonin Scalia's seat remains empty, the Supreme Court begins a new term with only eight members. What challenges will arise from the reduced size of the nation's highest court? Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal…
World Oct 05 The controversial force joining the fight against ISIS Militia groups, made up mostly of Shia fighters and often backed by Iran, have become instrumental in the charge to drive the Islamic State from Iraq. But their battlefield presence makes them a controversial force -- many militia members are…
Nation Oct 05 U.S. officials brace for powerful hit from Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Matthew is the worst natural disaster to hit Haiti since the earthquake in 2010, prompting Haitian officials to postpone the presidential election set for next week. After causing damage in Cuba, the storm is next headed for the Bahamas…
Nation Oct 04 Vin Scully ends his 67-year career as voice of the Dodgers After 67 years in the broadcast booth as a sportscaster for the Dodgers, Vincent “Vin” Scully is retiring. On Sunday, he called his last game in Los Angeles, but he has been with the team since it was in Brooklyn.
Politics Oct 04 What Pence and Kaine need to do in their only VP face-off On Tuesday night, Sen. Tim Kaine and Gov. Mike Pence will take the spotlight in their only face-off this election season. For analysis on what they need to accomplish and avoid, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff speak with syndicated columnist…
Politics Oct 04 How the deadlocked Supreme Court became a leading campaign issue The Supreme Court has refused to rehear a case over President Obama’s executive action aimed at protecting millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. The decision reflects the continuing difficulty of the court’s deadlock without a ninth justice. Gwen Ifill looks…
Education Oct 04 Affected by budget cuts and testing, dozens of Oklahoma teachers are running for office Oklahoma ranks 45 out of 50 states in spending per student. It’s home to overcrowded classrooms and more than 100 districts that have approved four-day school weeks. Now, more than 40 teachers who are tired of not being heard are…