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…
Politics Dec 26 News Wrap: American kidnapped by al-Qaida makes video plea from Pakistan News Wrap: American kidnapped by al-Qaida makes video plea from Pakistan…
Dec 15 Life in the cash economy for "underbanked" Americans Nearly 20% of low income US households are "underbanked," according to the FDIC. But is providing access to traditional, mainstream financial services the best solution for everyone? A professor does double duty as a New York City check casher and…