World Feb 11 News Wrap: Western countries evacuate embassies in Yemen In our news wrap Wednesday, the United Kingdom and France joined the U.S. in closing their embassies in Yemen. Also, U.S. intelligence leaders testified at a House hearing that some 20,000 foreign fighters have joined the Islamic State militants despite…
Nation Feb 11 NBC suspends news anchor Brian Williams; satirical news anchor Jon Stewart signals departure
Politics Feb 11 David Axelrod on Obama, Clinton and still believing in the political process after 40 years
Episode Feb 10 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 10, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the White House pushes for authorization of military force against the Islamic State as another American hostage is confirmed dead. Also: What’s become of the search for the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram, repairing relations between…
Health Feb 10 Why you shouldn’t RSVP to a ‘measles party’ In California, a parent reportedly invited others to a “measles party” -- a way to intentionally expose unvaccinated children to the virus with the goal of building immunity. Rear Adm. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
World Feb 10 As many lose interest in ‘Bring Back Our Girls,’ a few vow not to forget Since world leaders and celebrities showed their support for the “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign last spring, what has become of efforts to find and return the young female mass kidnapping victims of Boko Haram? Jonathan Miller of Independent Television…