Episode Sep 04 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 4, 2014 Tonight on the program, we examine the Justice Department's announcement of a full-scale investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri police. Also: getting into college with a cell phone video, former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell found guilty of fraud, whether an Independent…
Nation Sep 04 Will the NFL be safer this year? The NFL has been heavily scrutinized for encouraging gameplay at the expense of player safety. As the league kicks off its 95th season, new rules are aimed at preventing injuries and reducing contact. Jeffrey Brown discusses the league’s adjustments with…
Science Sep 04 Ohio State scientists study runoff to stop toxic algae in the Great Lakes How can the great lakes recover from agricultural runoff and toxic algae blooms? Yesterday, the EPA announced it will distribute $12 million to educate farmers and improve water quality in the region. Detroit Public Television’s Christy McDonald speaks with scientists…
Education Sep 04 Can a cell phone video get your kid into college? Colleges and universities are getting increasingly creative with their admissions essay prompts, but a small liberal arts college has set a new precedent. In lieu of recommendation letters, extracurricular activities and test scores, Goucher College in Maryland will accept a…