Nov 29 Watch 7:04 Rep. Swalwell on how House Democrats intend to block Trump's 'worst instincts' In the wake of Michael Cohen’s admission that he lied to Congress about his interactions with Russia, Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for his reaction and how he hopes the incoming House Democratic majority will help “fill… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 6:24 After wildfire, Calif. authorities struggle to find the missing and the dead It’s been three weeks since the devastating Camp Fire swept through California, leaving at least 88 people dead. In its aftermath, forensic anthropologists comb through mountains of ash in search of human remains. At the same time, law enforcement and… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 3:40 A survivor's take on justice after sexual violence By Steve Goldbloom As a college athlete, Laura Dunn was sexually assaulted by two male teammates. Her subsequent experience with campus, criminal and civil authorities failing to take action motivated her to become a lawyer and found SurvJustice, a nonprofit organization that helps… Continue watching
Nov 29 Flash flooding strands vehicles in wildfire-scarred Paradise By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press A spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says several vehicles were trapped on a road on the outskirts of Chico. Continue reading
Nov 29 American life expectancy has dropped again. Here's why By Laura Santhanam Another drop in U.S. life expectancy is being called a ‘wakeup call’. What’s happening?… Continue reading
Nov 29 Lawmakers call for greater protections for migrant teens in U.S. detention camp By Martha Mendoza, Garance Burke, Associated Press More than 2,300 teens are being held at the remote tent city in Tornillo, Texas, which opened in June. Lawmakers on Thursday called for stricter background checks, more mental health support and a public hearing to further investigate problems. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 7:55 Lack of Khashoggi intelligence forges 'unusual alliance' in the Senate Saudi Arabia was in the spotlight as the Senate considered U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen and intelligence about Jamal Khashoggi's murder. While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo helped lead the briefing, CIA director Gina Haspel's absence stunned… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 5:55 News Wrap: Market rises on signs interest rate hikes may slow Wall Street saw gains across the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 amidst signs interest rate hikes might slow. Fed chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that “moving too fast” could jeopardize economic growth, although he also cautioned against going… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 6:10 American prisons are hell. For women, they're even worse The U.S. incarcerates more people than any other country--over two million. Roughly 200,000 of them are female. But existing American prisons are often ill-equipped to handle the specific needs of women and girls. Amna Nawaz talks to Andrea James, a… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 2:44 How this Cleveland pants factory is sewing hope By Darrielle Snipes The nonprofit Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) hires and trains people living with disabilities, who can have a hard time finding work. It has held a government contract for about 20 years, and its Cleveland factory produces thousands of women’s military… Continue watching