Aug 31 Watch 6:43 John McCain held on to hope that the world could be better, close aide says By PBS News Hour At the nation's Capitol, leaders from both parties spoke fondly of their colleague, Sen. John McCain. But few in Washington were closer to him than his longtime aide, Mark Salter. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the outpouring of appreciation… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 5:34 Mourners say farewell to Aretha Franklin, star who touched souls It was a final send-off fit for a queen. Aretha Franklin was remembered in a day-long service Friday by family, friends, fellow artists and even a former president. Jeffrey Brown captures some of the emotional and inspiring moments. Continue watching
Aug 31 Nearly 500 migrant children remain separated from their parents. Here’s what we know By Joshua Barajas "I'd want to know what person is behind the number," a federal judge said Friday, saying that there's a need to make sure there's real clarity and precision in keeping track of every parent that's no longer in the U.S. Continue reading
Aug 31 A rare conviction, an upcoming murder trial and other major updates in police shooting cases this week By Joshua Barajas There were developments in three prominent fatal police shooting cases this week. Here’s what happened, and what’s next for the families and officers involved. Continue reading
Aug 31 President Trump expected to sign executive order on retirement plans By Associated Press Administration officials say high costs discourage employers from offering plans like 401(k)s at a time when surveys show workers worry about being able to live comfortably in retirement. Continue reading
Aug 31 Trump campaign removes volunteer who blocked photographer’s lens during Indiana rally By Associated Press A photo by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci on Thursday in Evansville shows the volunteer stretching out his hand over the lens of a news photographer's camera after a protester disrupted Trump's rally. Continue reading
Aug 31 DC lobbyist charged with failing to register as a foreign agent By Associated Press The case was brought by the U.S. attorney's office in Washington and not by special counsel Robert Mueller, whose team has been investigating potential coordination between Moscow and the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Aug 31 AP Report: Justice Department lawyer said Russia had Donald Trump ‘over a barrel’ By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press The official, Bruce Ohr, says he learned that information during a July 2016 breakfast with former British spy Christopher Steele. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH LIVE: Washington says goodbye to late Sen. John McCain By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The six-term Republican senator, who lived and worked in nation's capital over four decades, will lie in state under the U.S. Capitol rotunda Friday for a ceremony and public visitation. Continue reading
Aug 31 New York’s attorney general says Trump Foundation bankrolled political campaign, pursues lawsuit By Associated Press In the motion Thursday, Trump attorney Alan S. Futerfas argued that former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman "made it his stated mission to 'lead the resistance' and attack Mr. Trump whenever possible" and "used his public antipathy for Mr. Continue reading