Nov 12 Should energy companies shut off power during windstorms to prevent fires? By Lauren Sommer, KQED Science A Southern California utility routinely powers down sections of the grid during extreme winds. Continue reading
Nov 12 Texas governor wants to double state guard in wake of Harvey By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday called for doubling the state's unarmed guard forces, which were stretched thin by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 4:15 Vets walk 2,700 miles to call attention to post-war trauma By Megan Thompson, Mori Rothman After returning from the Iraq War, veteran Tom Voss struggled with PTSD and “moral injury,” the grief of doing something that goes against one’s beliefs. The film “Almost Sunrise” documents Voss’s attempt to call attention to these issues as he… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 3:39 Special task force to respond to sexual assault in Hollywood By PBS News Hour Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey this week created a special task force to investigate sexual assault in the entertainment industry. The announcement came as a growing number of people spoke out to allege sexual assault or harassment by… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 9:36 Could indoor farming help address future food shortages? By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green By 2050, Earth’s population is expected to rise to 10 billion, while the resources on the planet continue to shrink. Researchers in the Netherlands are experimenting with one way to feed more people with less: growing crops indoors. NewsHour Weekend’s… Continue watching
Nov 11 This small Pennsylvania region produces half the mushroom crop in the U.S. By Corinne Segal Farmers in Chester County, Pennsylvania, have been producing mushrooms since the late 1800s, and today the industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year for the region through indoor farming. Continue reading
Nov 11 Charlottesville unrest was a factor for many Virginia voters By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Unease over violent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville and President Trump's response loomed in the minds of many Virginia voters during Tuesday's elections. Continue reading
Nov 11 U.S. cities, states pledge support for climate accord By Michael D. Regan A powerful alliance of leaders representing American cities, states and business said on Saturday that they would continue to back the Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Nov 11 What we know about the crown prince’s vision for Saudi Arabia By Layla Quran The crown prince, 32, has said he is looking to break down the Saudi economy and decision-making structure and change how the country practices Islam. Continue reading
Nov 11 Menendez juror’s remarks bolster ‘friendship’ defense By David Porter, Associated Press Remarks from a juror excused in the middle of deliberations in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial suggest the panel could wind up deadlocked or voting for acquittal. Continue reading