Apr 17 Watch 10:00 How Antarctica's tourist boom could affect Earth's 'last great wilderness' By William Brangham, Emily Carpeaux, Mike Fritz Antarctica was the last of the seven continents to be discovered, and it wasn’t until the late 1950s that commercial tourism began there. But now, Antarctica has become a popular travel destination, amid growing concerns about the effect that increasing… Continue watching
Apr 17 After recusal, texts show prosecutor raised concern about 'overcharging' Jussie Smollett By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Newly released texts and emails show Chicago's top prosecutor injected herself into the criminal case accusing Jussie Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack in January. That's despite having recused herself from the case in February. Continue reading
Apr 17 Dozens of medical professionals charged in illegal prescription opioid crackdown By Dan Sewell, Associated Press It's what federal authorities are calling the biggest known takedown yet of drug prescribers, which includes 31 doctors charged for their roles in illegally prescribing and distributing millions of pills containing opioids and other dangerous drugs. Continue reading
Apr 17 Woman who threatened schools ahead of Columbine anniversary found dead By Kathleen Foody, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader said the 18-year-old was discovered by the FBI with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Continue reading
Apr 17 Fashion capital New York considers banning sale of fur By David Klepper, David R. Martin, Associated Press New York City lawmakers are pushing a measure that would ban the sale of all new fur products in the city that was once the mecca of the fur business -- manufacturing up to 80% of the fur coats made… Continue reading
Apr 17 Officials announce new measures to fight New York measles outbreak By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Officials trying to contain a measles outbreak in a county north of New York City on Tuesday ordered all unvaccinated people exposed to the disease barred from public gathering places, including houses of worship, for up to three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 17 Appeal focuses on Newtown officials' actions before shooting By Dave Collins, Associated Press A Connecticut appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit alleging Sandy Hook Elementary School officials failed to order a lockdown that could have saved lives before a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 4:19 News Wrap: Trump to shift policy on assets seized by Cuba In our news wrap Tuesday, it has been widely reported that a Trump administration policy will allow lawsuits over U.S. properties seized by Cuba after the 1959 revolution. The move would represent a shift from two decades of U.S. policy. Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 7:01 David Brooks on emerging from loneliness to find 'moral renewal' In his new book, "The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life," New York Times columnist and NewsHour regular David Brooks explores the current American cultural moment, in which he argues we have become self-centered and cognitive at the… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 3:33 For these homeless individuals, comfort comes with a collar By Samie Gebers, Arizona State University An estimated 5 to 10 percent of the million homeless individuals across the U.S. have pets. For the first time, an Arizona survey of local homeless populations has begun to gather information about these animal companions as well as their… Continue watching