World May 31 Clashes continue in eastern Ukraine Since the election last weekend, the Ukraine story seems to have slid off many of the front pages here in the U.S. At the border on the eastern part of the country, however, there have been continued clashes throughout the…
Nation May 31 FTC report warns consumers about big data brokers The Federal Trade Commission issued a report this week suggesting consumer protections be put in place to combat the collection and selling of consumer information. “Big data” companies collect and sell billions of bits of information about all aspects of…
Science May 31 Looking within the mind of a rampage killer What Science Can Tell Us About the Minds of Rampage Killers…
Nation May 30 Record-setting bid for L.A. Clippers may offer bounce for other NBA teams Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has agreed to pay a record $2 billion to buy the Los Angeles Clippers from Shelly Sterling, wife of disgraced owner Donald Sterling, who was banned from the league for making racist comments. The deal…
Politics May 30 Shields and Brooks on turning around the VA, defining Obama foreign policy Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s top news, including the resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki and President Obama’s foreign policy speech at West Point.
Arts May 30 How opera legend Jessye Norman learned to 'Stand Up Straight and Sing' Jessye Norman’s voice is known around the globe for its power, range, and beauty. In her new memoir, “Stand Up Straight and Sing!” Norman recalls her journey from growing up in the segregated South to singing on the greatest stages…
Nation May 30 News Wrap: White House press secretary Carney steps down In our news wrap Friday, President Obama announced that Jay Carney will resign as White House press secretary after three and a half years. Carney is being replaced by his deputy, Josh Earnest. Meanwhile, officials in northern India fired two…
Episode May 30 Friday, May 30, 2014 Tonight on the program, we examine the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki amid ongoing pressure, and the future of the VA. Also: Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's news, a look at a record-setting bid for the…