Nov 27 Watch 4:47 Texas judge issues injunction, blocking overtime pay law By PBS News Hour A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction on a new nationwide rule that would nearly double the salary cap for workers eligible to receive overtime pay to $47,476 a year. The rule was supposed to take effect… Continue watching
Nov 27 NY will soon make it easier for trans youths to delay puberty By Corinne Segal Puberty can cause enormous stress for transgender youths -- but relief has come for some in the form of puberty blockers. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump aides say Cuban government will have to change By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Reince Priebus, Trump's incoming chief of staff, said Trump would reverse Obama's opening to Cuba unless there is "some movement" from the Cuban government. Continue reading
Nov 27 Pelosi challenger says House Democrats need new message By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Ohio congressman challenging House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says his colleagues understand that regaining the majority requires a "new message and a new messenger" able to reach out to voters who abandoned the party in this month's… Continue reading
Nov 27 Death penalty and mental disability at issue for justices By Michael Graczyk, Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine whether Texas is trying to put to death a convicted killer who's intellectually disabled, which would make him ineligible. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 22:28 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 26, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 26, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has agreed to participate in a recount in several key states. Then, from celebrations in the streets to condolences from powerful politicians, the world reacts to the death of communist… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 9:52 Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90 By PBS News Hour Communist leader Fidel Castro ruled the island of Cuba with an iron fist for almost half a century until he handed over power to his brother eight years ago. Hari Sreenivasan reports on his life and times and his ongoing… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:20 How Fidel Castro maintained a communist stronghold By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro was the father of a revolution that delivered healthcare and education, but repressed dissidents and political freedoms over the course of nearly 50 years of rule. Adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Carla Robbins and… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning. Continue watching
Nov 26 Clinton joins ballot recount effort, Trump calls it 'a scam' By Steve Peoples, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory. Continue reading