Oct 15 Watch 3:09 Why we need to stop sharing American Dream success stories Why would author Casey Gerald want people to stop highlighting success stories like his own? Gerald says he grew up on “the wrong side of the tracks” and went on to Harvard Business school. But he says celebrations of the… Continue watching
Oct 15 5 important stories that aren’t about the midterms By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry Washington state just eliminated the death penalty, Hungary bans sleeping in public areas and other stories we're reading now. Continue reading
Oct 15 How to help those affected by Hurricane Michael By Maea Lenei Buhre As recovery from the Category 4 hurricane's destructive path continues, here are ways you can help. Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump visits Florida communities damaged by Hurricane Michael By Deb Reichmann, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump initially saw uprooted trees and houses with blue tarps covering damaged roofs after his helicopter lifted from Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso. But the severity of the damage worsened significantly as Trump approached Mexico Beach, a town of… Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 9:30 Two tight races in New Jersey could help Democrats flip the House By Jeff Greenfield, Laura Fong, Pavni Mittal Five of New Jersey’s 12 House seats are held by Republicans. This election, two of those seats -- the 7th and the 11th congressional districts -- are key targets by Democrats who hope to flip the House in their favor. Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 10:10 Designing accessible fashion for people with disabilities By Megan Thompson, Mori Rothman Nearly one in five people in the U.S. identify as having a disability, but it can be difficult for people with disabilities to find clothing that is both stylish and meets their needs. NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports on the… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 1:55 A community of color uses yoga to improve ties with the NYPD By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green As police departments across the country work to repair and bolster their relationships with communities, a citizen group in New York City is aiming to bring residents, particularly people of color, together with the NYPD through yoga and meditation. They… Continue watching
Oct 14 4 days after storm, large swath of Panhandle suffering By Russ Bynum, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — Crews with backhoes and other heavy equipment scooped up splintered boards, broken glass, chunks of asphalt and other debris in hurricane-flattened Mexico Beach on Sunday as the mayor held out hope for the 250 or so… Continue reading
Oct 14 Immigrants face hurdles to prove abuse by U.S. agents By Nomaan Merchant, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Within hours of being booked at a Border Patrol station in far West Texas, two teenage sisters from Guatemala came forward to allege that an agent conducted an improper strip search. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 3:08 Hundreds still unaccounted for after Hurricane Michael ravages Florida By PBS News Hour Hurricane Michael, the most powerful hurricane ever to hit the Florida Panhandle, killed at least 18 people and trapped others, with hundreds still unaccounted for. As first responders search for survivors, residents are also feeling the economic effects of the… Continue watching