Jan 27 Watch 11:06 Fearing U.S. rejection, asylum seekers flee to Canada By PBS News Hour Canadian officials intercepted an unprecedented 20,000 people trying to enter the country in 2017, many of whom were fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries and saw more hope for asylum there than the U.S. PBS NewsHour Weekend Special… Continue watching
Jan 27 New Mexico holds hundreds of people in prison past their release date By Mary Hudetz, Associated Press Numerous states have histories of holding inmates past their expected parole dates. But in New Mexico, the problem persists despite efforts to address it. Continue reading
Jan 27 World remembers Holocaust amid signs of rising hatred By Vanessa Gera, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Political leaders and Jewish officials warned that the Nazi genocide must never cease serving as a reminder of the evil of which humans are capable. Continue reading
Jan 27 Justice Ginsburg, nearing 85, signals she won’t retire soon By Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press This year marks the 25th anniversary of her nomination by President Bill Clinton and her confirmation as the second woman on the court. Continue reading
Jan 27 As doctors drop opposition, aid-in-dying advocates target next battleground states By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News Efforts to expand physician-assisted death, which is legal in six states and Washington, D.C., are met with powerful resistance from religious groups, disability advocates and the medical establishment. Continue reading
Jan 27 Alaska officials want some state areas out of drilling plan By Dan Joling, Associated Press A delegation requested that most Alaska waters from the state's Panhandle to the Bering Strait be removed from the proposed five-year drilling plan. Continue reading
Jan 26 Lawsuit from civil rights group says government failed to release information about voter fraud commission By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Voting rights advocates have expressed concern that the agencies might be working together as part of an effort by Trump and some commission members to justify his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Sessions says Justice Department may be fair game for criticism By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Sessions, speaking to law enforcement officials in Norfolk, Virginia, said the department's mission is to identify and correct "mistakes of the past" and eliminate political bias "in either direction" from its investigations and prosecutions, a suggestion that that has not… Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 4:24 Why writing my last will and testament called for an ice cream sundae By PBS News Hour There will be some advantages to non-beingness, says Sheila Nevins: namely, avoiding the family squabbles after her death. The author and former president of HBO Documentary Films offers her humble opinion on preparing for the end of life, and finding… Continue watching
Jan 26 Dozens of women accuse hotel magnate Steve Wynn of sexual misconduct, Wall Street Journal reports By Hannah Grabenstein, Courtney Norris, Kamaria Roberts The Journal reached out to 150 people who have worked with Wynn, the owner of Wynn Resorts. Dozens reported sexual misconduct. Some claimed sexual assault. Continue reading