Nov 26 Watch 3:23 FBI failed to notify U.S. officials targeted by Russian hackers By PBS News Hour An Associated Press investigation reveals that despite knowing for at least a year, the FBI did not inform U.S. officials that Russian hackers tried to access their personal email accounts in 2015. The hacking operation, known as “Fancy Bear,” also… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 3:56 Jury to resume deliberations in Benghazi trial By PBS News Hour The 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in Libya killed four Americans, including U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens. Tomorrow, a jury will continue deliberating in the case of Abu Ahmed Khattala, who is accused of organizing the attack. Continue watching
Nov 26 AP report: FBI didn’t tell U.S. targets as Russian hackers hunted emails By Raphael Satter, Jeff Donn and Desmond Butler, Associated Press The FBI repeatedly failed to alert targets of Russian hackers despite knowing for more than a year that their personal emails were in the Kremlin's sights. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 4:08 The Coast Guard detains suspected drug smugglers for weeks, says report By PBS News Hour A New York Times Magazine investigation has revealed that the Coast Guard detained more than 700 suspected drug smugglers between September 2016 and 2017. These suspects were held at sea for weeks or months before they were charged with a… Continue watching
Nov 25 Extremists go Hollywood to recruit ‘heroes’ in their ranks By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The Islamic State is targeting Western recruits with videos suggesting they, too, can be heroes like Bruce Willis' character in "Die Hard."… Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 7:06 Tumultuous year for NFL marked by protests, injuries and a ratings drop By PBS News Hour The NFL has been mired in controversy this season, from player protests over police mistreatment of African Americans and the reaction from President Trump, to continuing concussion concerns and a civil war between two of the league's most powerful people. Continue watching
Nov 24 5 books from 2017 that these authors think you should read By Larisa Epatko Memoirs that make you think about judgment and injustice, a funny -- but unexpectedly dark -- novel, and a guide to a happy marriage. These are the books that authors Daniel Pink and Ann Patchett chose as their top picks… Continue reading
Nov 24 How to avoid toxic toys this holiday season By Lesley McClurg, KQED Science The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), a consumer watchdog group, just released their annual Trouble in Toyland report. Continue reading
Nov 24 Donald Trump advises Coast Guard on how to keep equipment reserves By Associated Press President Donald Trump tells members of a Coast Guard station in Florida, “I always say, make ours a little bit better. ... Keep about 10 percent in the bag.”… Continue reading
Nov 24 Donald Trump wants welfare reform, says ‘people are taking advantage of the system’ By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump wants to put his stamp on the welfare system, apparently in favor of a more restrictive policy. Continue reading