Nation Oct 23 News Wrap: States sue to block carbon emission curbs In our news wrap Friday, two dozen states went to federal court to block EPA curbs on carbon dioxide emissions. States such as West Virginia, Texas and Florida say the plan is illegal and will devastate their economies. Also, Lincoln…
Education Oct 23 In Newark school reform efforts, gains come at a price Five years ago, Gov. Chris Christie, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and former Mayor Cory Booker launched an ambitious plan to remake Newark’s schools by creating a network of charter schools that would operate almost like a business -- a model…
Nation Oct 23 Wind farm works to reduce eagle deaths from old turbines The Altamont Pass, east of San Francisco, is home to hundreds of bird species, as well as to 3,000 wind energy turbines. That's a deadly combination, especially for golden eagles. Special correspondent Scott Shafer and producer Gabriela Quirós of KQED…
Nation Oct 23 Hurricane Patricia makes slow-motion assault on Mexico coast Police and fire units combed the Mexican resort community of Puerto Vallarta Friday morning, urging people to flee Hurricane Patricia, which has been called the strongest storm ever seen on the continent. David Alire Garcia of Reuters talks to Judy…
Politics Oct 23 Shields and Brooks on Clinton’s Benghazi testimony, Paul Ryan’s speaker potential Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including Hillary Clinton’s testimony on Benghazi, Vice President Joe Biden’s decision not to run in 2016, Rep. Paul Ryan stepping into…
Economy Oct 22 Brewery workers pour their hearts into business when given a stake Colorado's New Belgium Brewing is known for its quirky culture, its Fat Tire beer and its distinction as a worker-owned business. Why did the founder of this successful craft brewery sell to her employees? Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
Economy Oct 22 What should be done with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? In “Shaky Ground,” financial writer Bethany McLean takes a close look at mortgage-lending institutions Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and their role before, during and since the 2008 financial meltdown. She joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the origin of the…
World Oct 22 In rescue raid on Islamic State prison, U.S. military advisors step back onto Iraq battlefield