Nov 18 Watch 3:15 All eyes on Florida as GOP clinches election marathon By PBS News Hour Ballot recounts of the Senate and Governor races in Florida ended this weekend with Republicans winning both seats, though questions remain about counting procedures and why the state was once again among the last to declare results. POLITICO’s Marc Caputo… Continue watching
Nov 18 Searchers in California fires step up efforts ahead of rain By Sudhin Thanawala, Terence Chea, Associated Press Searchers combing a Northern California town leveled by a deadly wildfire stepped up their efforts Sunday ahead of rains forecast later this week in the fire zone where 76 bodies have been recovered so far. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump on Khashoggi death tape: ‘No reason for me to hear it’ By Deb Riechmann, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the “very violent, very vicious” killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for… Continue reading
Nov 18 Scott says Nelson concedes Florida Senate race By Associated Press Florida’s Republican Gov. Rick Scott says incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson called him to concede defeat in their extremely tight race. Continue reading
Nov 18 From pine cones to hobbit holes, mimicking nature can help humans adapt to wildfires By Andrea Thompson, Scientific American One of the biggest reasons wildfires are creating such huge disasters in recent years is the expansion of the West’s population into fire-prone wildland areas. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says report on Khashoggi’s death coming in 2 days By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration will release a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 7:38 The only dental relief for many in this West Virginia county is extraction By Simon Ostrovsky, Zach Fannin After reporting in Alabama and California, NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Simon Ostrovsky visits the final state that the UN says can exemplify some of the country’s most egregious human rights issues. More than one third of residents in McDowell County,… Continue watching
Nov 17 As Florida recount wraps up, Democrat Gillum concedes By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign for Florida governor on Saturday, just hours before counties must turn in their official results following days of recounting ballots. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 3:15 California is still fighting fire as death toll exceeds 70 By PBS News Hour While hundreds are still missing, thousands are also scrambling for shelter as a northern California wildfire, which has killed at least 70 people continues to burn. Evacuees are finding refuge in places like a Walmart parking and an empty Sears… Continue watching
Nov 17 Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi’s speaker bid By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy. Continue reading