Feb 18 Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, dies at 69 By Kamala Kelkar, Corinne Segal Norma McCorvey, who under the pseudonym “Jane Roe” served as the plaintiff in the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, died Saturday at 69. Continue reading
Feb 18 At a resurrected climate conference, concerns loom that CDC scientists may be silenced By Max Blau, STAT Organizers of a conference on public health and climate change urged policy experts and policymakers to mobilize in the wake of a new administration they say has denied the impact, and even the existence, of global warming. Continue reading
Feb 18 Balancing privacy and community with design in cohousing By Corinne Segal Architect Laura Fitch describes cohousing communities as "privacy within your home, and community at your doorstep."… Continue reading
Feb 18 In Europe, Pence says U.S. will hold Russia accountable By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence vowed Saturday that the U.S. will "hold Russia accountable" even as President Donald Trump searches for new common ground with Moscow. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 54:01 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 17, 2017 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump touts his economic plans at a Boeing plant, while the Senate approves Scott Pruitt, a climate change skeptic, to head the EPA. Also: An update on the fate of an Iraqi translator, two Texas… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 7:26 Between this vegetarian cafe and a 'Trump' cafe in Texas, a political chasm By PBS News Hour Three months since the election and a few weeks into the new Trump administration, recent public opinion polls show we live in a deeply divided country. So what are voters saying about the new president? William Brangham has a tale… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 7:55 After travel ban uncertainty, friends reunite for a new life in the U.S. By Marcia Biggs President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations took effect Jan. 27, complicating plans for some in the Middle East who dreamed of coming to America. With the travel ban now on hold, special correspondent Marcia Biggs updates… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 12:24 Shields and Brooks on Trump using the press as a punching bag, Michael Flynn's sacking 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 President Trump’s contentious press conference, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s resignation, as well as the continued scrutiny over other potential… Continue watching
Feb 17 VP Pence's wife aims to raise awareness about art therapy By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The wife of Vice President Mike Pence has been a passionate advocate of art therapy for many years, including during her service as first lady of Indiana. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch Why one Texas sheriff fears tougher immigration enforcement will make her city less safe By William Brangham, Mike Fritz After President Trump was sworn in, one Texas sheriff made a policy change limiting cooperation with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, fearing that undocumented people won't trust police if they're afraid of being deported. Taking action to make her… Continue watching