Jan 21 Videos shape different interpretations of tense encounter at Washington rally By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Three groups met for just a few minutes Friday at the base of the Lincoln Memorial, an encounter captured in videos that went viral over the weekend — and again cast a spotlight on a polarized nation that doesn't appear… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 7:41 Consumption of marijuana edibles rises amidst scarce research into their health impact By Lori Jane Gliha, Rocky Mountain PBS As more states legalize recreational use of marijuana, edible forms of the drug are also becoming increasingly popular. But little research has been done on potential complications of consuming the substance, and some scientists believe they can cause hallucinogenic reactions. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 4:26 Can the Women's March sustain momentum and overcome internal tension? Three years in, the Women's March is facing criticism as it strives to sustain political momentum. While the first march is believed to be the largest single-day protest in American history, organizers have since come under fire from groups claiming… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 7:01 On MLK Day, the need for a 'deeply moral argument' about American injustice On Martin Luther King Day, we return to a segment we first aired last year, about an effort to revive one of Dr. King’s signature programs, what he called the Poor People’s Campaign. Judy Woodruff sat down with Reverend William… Continue watching
Jan 21 Democrats seek more oversight of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos By Colin Brinkley, Associated press At least four panels are expected to challenge DeVos on her most polarizing policies. Continue reading
Jan 21 For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn't feel safe By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into a fifth week, millions of poor Americans who depend on food and rental assistance are becoming increasingly worried about the future. Continue reading
Jan 21 Frigid air, high winds cause dangerous conditions By Holly Ramer, Associated Press The weather contributed to multiple deaths over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 8:09 Behind Purdue Pharma's marketing of OxyContin In June, the state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, which manufactures the prescription painkiller OxyContin, alleging that the family controlled-company misled patients about the dangers of the opioid drug. Now, new details about the company’s marketing strategy… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 4:37 Day 30 of shutdown: If compromise seems hopeless, what next? By PBS News Hour The hardest part about ending the government shutdown, now in it’s 30th day, is that both parties have long standing ideals about immigration that align with the people they represent, says NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield. So it might… Continue watching
Jan 20 The global race for groundwater speeds up to feed agriculture's growing needs By Grant Ferguson, Jennifer C. McIntosh, The Conversation Water is becoming a scarce resource in many parts of the world. Water tables have been falling in many regions for decades, particularly in areas with intensive agriculture. Wells are going dry and there are few long-term solutions available —… Continue reading