World Jan 08 Ongoing conflict slows chemical weapons shipments out of Syria Chemical weapons materials from across Syria have begun to arrive in a port city for shipment out of the nation, but ongoing conflict has slowed the disarmament process. Under a UN plan, naval vessels from a number of countries will…
Nation Jan 08 News Wrap: Temperatures rise as deep freeze eases grip on United States In our news wrap Wednesday, much of the U.S. began to thaw from the polar vortex that pushed temperatures below zero, claimed 21 lives and canceled school for multiple days in some regions. Also, pending an appeal, the state of…
World Jan 07 Polar vortex chills Americans with another day of record cold temperatures The polar vortex held its grip over the U.S., bringing frigid winds to places accustomed to cold winters and even sending ice and snow into the Deep South. The record negative temperatures caused some towns in Indiana to lose power…
World Jan 07 How a winter 'wobble' brought freezing North Pole temperatures to the U.S. The strong winds that normally keep the masses of very cold air contained near the North Pole weakened this week, allowing frigid temperatures to reach down into the United States. Judy Woodruff talks to Andrew Freedman of Climate Central about…
World Jan 07 Al-Shabab terrorists in training find inspiration in Kenya mall attack For the Somalia-based Islamist militant group al-Shabab, the 2013 attack on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, that killed 67 people is being used to inspire new soldiers. Jamal Osman of Independent Television News goes inside a camp where nearly…
Jan 06 Poet-Doctor Rafael Campo reads 'Primary Care' Doctor-poet Rafael Campo reads "Primary Care" from his collection "Alternative Medicine."…
Nation Jan 06 News Wrap: Senate confirms Janet Yellen as Fed chief In our news wrap Monday, Janet Yellen won Senate confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve. Taking over for outgoing chair Ben Bernanke, the former vice chair becomes the first woman to lead the U.S.'s central bank. Also, peace talks to…
World Jan 01 Malala hopes to earn prize of seeing 'every child' go to school Malala hopes to earn prize of seeing 'every child to go to school'…
Dec 31 Watch Dubai's record-breaking New Year's fireworks Watch Dubai's record-breaking New Year's fireworks…