Nov 21 Why the Justice Department is suing to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger By Tali Arbel, Associated Press AT&T is vowing to fight the U.S. government to save its $85 billion bid for Time Warner. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 10:28 What should accountability for sexual misconduct look like? By PBS News Hour More allegations of sexual misconduct in high-profile industries have led to resignations, suspensions and firings. What kind of consequences should the accused face? Lisa Desjardins recaps the latest political complaints and Judy Woodruff sits down with Rebecca Traister of New… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 5:27 How will rolling back net neutrality affect consumers? You’ll have to read the fine print. By PBS News Hour The Trump administration could potentially change how consumers access video, music, web stories and other online content by rolling back many of the net neutrality rules passed by the Obama administration. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says the government should stop… Continue watching
Nov 21 WATCH: Trump says you also have to listen to Roy Moore By Erica R. Hendry President Donald Trump told reporters that GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore denied the accusations and that “we don’t need a liberal person” in the seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Continue reading
Nov 21 Trump and Putin speak by phone about Syria, North Korea By Zeke Miller, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke for more than an hour Tuesday by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Syria, Iran, North Korea and Ukraine were on the agenda, the White House said. Trump’s phone call with the Russian… Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: Trump pardons his first Thanksgiving turkeys, Drumstick and Wishbone The act of leniency means 47-pound Drumstick and 36-pound Wishbone will instead get to live the rest of their lives at a Virginia farm. Continue reading
Nov 21 A refugee’s first Thanksgiving By Larisa Epatko Refugees’ First Thanksgiving gathers newcomers to share a traditional American meal, potluck-style. Continue reading
Nov 21 Charlie Rose ousted from CBS News, PBS after sexual harassment allegations By Joshua Barajas The allegations against Rose included lewd phone calls, groping female staffers and walking naked around his apartment, which he often used for business. Continue reading
Nov 21 Analysis: Why the FCC’s proposed internet rules may spell trouble ahead By David Choffnes, The Conversation As the Federal Communications Commission takes up a formal proposal to reverse the Obama-era Open Internet Order, a key question consumers and policymakers alike are asking is: What difference do these rules make?… Continue reading
Nov 21 Judge permanently blocks Trump sanctuary cities order By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut funding from cities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. Continue reading