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Post July 13 2016

5 things to know for the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service

On August 25, 2016 the National Park Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Learn about national parks and the NPS as the centennial approaches.

Daily Video July 08 2016

Sniper attack kills 5 police officers during protest in Dallas

On Thursday night in Dallas, Texas, gunmen killed five police officers and wounded seven more near the scene of protests against police violence. Two civilians were among the injured.

Daily Video July 07 2016

Police shooting of Louisiana man sparks outrage

An officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a black man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday night has once again ignited protest over the treatment of black Americans by police.

Daily Video July 06 2016

FBI says Hillary Clinton’s email was careless, but not illegal

The FBI wrapped up a year-long investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server on Tuesday, announcing they found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing and would not press charges.

Daily Video June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio

Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.

Daily Video June 16 2016

How the U.S. combats violent extremism and propaganda

Recent acts of violence committed by extremists who were radicalized while living in the United States have raised concerns over the threat of home-grown terrorism.

Daily Video June 14 2016

Mourners remember victims, love following Orlando tragedy

In the wake of Sunday’s deadly shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, people gathered around the country and world to show solidarity and share hopes for peace

Daily Video June 13 2016

50 killed in Orlando nightclub shooting

A lone gunman stormed a nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday morning and opened fire on patrons, resulting in the worst mass shooting in American history.

Daily Video June 07 2016

Route 66 communities work to highlight roadway’s golden era

Stretching 2,400 miles between Chicago, Illinois and Santa Monica, California, U.S. Route 66 served as a cultural symbol for America for almost fifty years.

Post June 07 2016

Third mass coral bleaching in 18 years threatens Great Barrier Reef

by Amanda Wilcox One of the seven wonders of the natural world is currently in peril: Austr…

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