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I dig through archives to unearth hidden stories from African-American history

By Jane Landers, The Conversation

The Slave Societies Digital Archive has documented the lives of approximately 6 million free and enslaved Africans, their descendants, and the indigenous, European and Asian people with whom they interacted.

Comey said FBI probe of Russia initially looked at 4 Americans

By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Former FBI Director James Comey did not identify the Americans in the Russia probe but said President Donald Trump, then the Republican candidate, was not among them.

Freshwater is getting saltier, threatening people and wildlife

By Tim Vernimmen, Scientific American

Road de-icing, industrial activity and other culprits are pushing salt levels in rivers and streams to alarming levels.

China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of an executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei in Canada at Washington’s behest.

Swath of South faces wintry mess: Snow, sleet, freezing rain

By Associated Press

Governors and local officials in several states declared emergencies ahead of the storm, freeing up funds and manpower to help mitigate its effect.

December 8, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

By PBS News Hour

On this edition for Saturday, Dec. 8, President Trump announces that his chief of staff, John Kelly, will leave his post by the end of the year, and tension continues in Paris as police crack down on yellow vest protesters.

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China exports weaken ahead of US trade talks

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

China’s export growth sank in November as global demand weakened, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of trade talks with Washington.

Trump says chief of staff John Kelly to leave at year's end

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump says chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job at the end of the year.

Trump picks Gen. Mark Milley as next top military adviser

By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked a battle-hardened commander who oversaw troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to be the nation’s next top military adviser.

Closer legal peril for Trump in probes; he sees no collusion

By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

Court filings from prosecutors in New York and special counsel Robert Mueller’s office suggested the Kremlin aimed early on to influence Trump and his campaign.