Sep 24 Charlotte police release video from Keith Scott shooting By Michael D. Regan A North Carolina police chief said he would release video footage Saturday evening showing an encounter that ended in the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Continue reading
Sep 24 Transgender man sues over Indiana law blocking name change By Rick Callahan, Associated Press A transgender man granted asylum by the U.S. last year is challenging an Indiana law that prevents him from changing his first name to a male name that matches his gender identity. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 10:34 North Carolina and Maryland challenge gerrymandering By Sam Weber, Laura Fong Gerrymandering -- the practice of drawing districts to benefit one political party over another or to protect an incumbent -- has a long history in the U.S. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield reports on reform efforts in Maryland, where one district… Continue watching
Sep 24 NYC bomb case shows difficulties for investigators By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The case illustrates the difficulties investigators face in identifying and stopping individuals who might be violent extremists. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch Architect on African American History Museum’s unique exterior By PBS News Hour Architect Philip Freelon talks about how light affects the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened on Saturday on the National Mall. While other structures on the Mall are made of marble, granite or concrete, the museum’s… Continue watching
Sep 24 Trump’s unconventional debate prep skips mock debates By Jill Colvin and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Since he entered the presidential race, it's been Donald Trump's style to break with convention. It's no different when it comes to debate prep. Continue reading
Sep 24 Police arrest suspect in Washington mall shooting By Michael D. Regan, Corinne Segal The authorities arrested Arcan Cetin in Oak Harbor, Washington, on Saturday night, after Island County Sheriff's Lt. Mike Hawley recognized the suspect while on patrol. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 9:52 A play that speaks to Ferguson’s tragedy and lets the audience speak back By PBS News Hour In the Greek tragedy “Antigone,” the title character is told that she cannot bury her brother, who has been killed. Echoes of the classical work rang out in 2014, when Michael Brown was shot by police and left dead in… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 53:47 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 23, 2016 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, a first look at the last moments of Keith Scott, a black man who was killed by police in Charlotte. Also: How President Hillary Clinton would govern from Day 1, a last meeting for Colombia’s largest… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 12:22 Shields and Brooks on transparency in police shootings, first debate expectations By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including police shootings in Charlotte and Tulsa, the newly released video showing the fatal shooting of Keith Scott, the candidates’ views… Continue watching