Oct 24 Watch 4:59 What an Astros World Series means to post-hurricane Houston By PBS News Hour Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros have waited a long time to reach the World Series but this season is perhaps particularly notable for the Astros, who have made their way to the championship while helping Houston… Continue watching
Oct 24 Democrat urges probe of Puerto Rico power contract to Zinke neighbor By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A Democratic congressman on Tuesday called for an investigation into a $300 million contract awarded to a small company based in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown of Whitefish, Montana. Continue reading
Oct 24 Twitter to disclose info on political ads amid scrutiny By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Twitter says it will require ads that refer to a candidate or party to be clearly identified as election ads. Continue reading
Oct 24 Federal court clears way for immigrant teen to get abortion By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The ruling Tuesday by the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overruled a decision by a three-judge panel of the court that at least temporarily blocked the teen from having the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 24 What works to educate kids about the dangers of opioid use? By Lora Strum, Vic Pasquantonio A comprehensive approach to drug education that builds students' decision-making, goal-setting and self-management skills may work best. Continue reading
Oct 24 Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening By Darlene Superville and Josh Lederman, Associated Press The new screening procedures were to be announced shortly, said a State Department official, who wasn't authorized to comment by name and requested anonymity. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 53:30 PBS NewsHour full episode Oct. 23, 2017 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, a look at the questions surrounding a deadly ambush in Niger that left four American soldiers dead. Also: What Tom Hanks has to say about the Harvey Weinstein scandal, military couples find hope in IVF, the… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 10:15 From IVF to twins, a wounded vet and wife lean on each other By PBS News Hour Two years ago, what this couple wanted most was to start a family, but daunting physical and financial challenges stood in their way. William Brangham revisits Jason and Rachel Hallett, who struggled with the aftereffects of a grievous war injury… Continue watching
Oct 23 Welcome to our new digital home By Sara Just You'll find our site to be faster, more responsive and better organized to serve what you’re seeking and introduce you to content you weren't expecting. Continue reading
Oct 23 Senate presses ahead on $36.5B disaster relief package By Associated Press The measures contains almost $5 billion to assist Puerto Rico's central government and various municipalities that are suffering cash shortfalls after Hurricane Maria choked off revenues and strained resources. Continue reading