Mar 02 Watch 7:10 U.S. Forest Service chief under investigation after complaints of sexual misconduct By William Brangham, Elizabeth Flock, Joshua Barajas, Lorna Baldwin The U.S. Forest Service has confirmed that parent agency USDA has “engaged an independent investigator” to look into complaints against Chief Tony Tooke. News of this investigation comes as the Forest Service deals with allegations of a broader culture of… Continue watching
Mar 02 Forest Service acknowledges ‘we have more work to do’ to address sexual harassment By Erica R. Hendry In an email to employees responding to the NewsHour’s original report, a spokesman from the office of Chief Tony Tooke said: “The stories the Forest Service employees shared during the PBS NewsHour piece are important to hear, difficult and heart-wrenching… Continue reading
Mar 02 NRA has backed most state gun laws passed since Sandy Hook By Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline In the years since Sandy Hook, when 26 were slain in 2012, states have enacted nearly 600 new gun laws, and nearly two-thirds of those were backed by the National Rifle Association. Continue reading
Mar 02 U.S. makes Cuban embassy staffing cuts permanent, as investigation over mysterious attacks continues By Josh Lederman and Matthew Lee, Associated Press The department said in a statement the decision is out of concern for "the health, safety and well-being of U.S. government personnel and family members."… Continue reading
Mar 02 2 people fatally shot at Central Michigan University By Associated Press The school says police believe the Friday morning shooting "started from a domestic situation."… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: The Rev. Billy Graham’s funeral By Tom Foreman Jr., Jonathan Drew, Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Rev. Billy Graham's children remembered "America's Pastor" as a man devoted to spreading the Gospel, living his life at home as he preached it in stadiums, with a personable humility and an unwavering focus on the… Continue reading
Mar 01 5 overlooked stories that are worth your time By Hannah Grabenstein These days, it’s hard to stop politics from flooding your news feed. We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now… Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 12:06 Rape, harassment and retaliation in the U.S. Forest Service: Women firefighters tell their stories By Lorna Baldwin, Emily Carpeaux Women in the U.S. Forest Service aren't just fighting fires; some are fighting sexual misconduct in the most remote parts of the country. In an exclusive PBS NewsHour investigation, 34 women in 13 states told their stories of rape, harassment,… Continue watching
Mar 01 They reported sexual harassment. Then the retaliation began By Elizabeth Flock, Joshua Barajas Women in the U.S. Forest Service aren't just fighting fires, they are fighting sexual misconduct in some of the most remote parts of the country. In an exclusive PBS NewsHour investigation, 34 women in 13 states told their stories of… Continue reading
Mar 01 Kroger to stop selling guns to people under age 21, joins Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods By Associated Press In a company release, Kroger Co. said, "In response to the tragic events in Parkland and elsewhere, we've taken a hard look at our policies and procedures for firearm sales."… Continue reading