Aug 13 Watch 4:22 Why jury trials are becoming less common By PBS News Hour A new analysis of federal court cases published last week by The New York Times shows that jury trials are becoming increasingly less common. In 1997, 3,200 out of 63,000 federal defendants were convicted in jury trials. But by 2015,… Continue watching
Aug 13 Pelosi warns colleagues of harassing calls and messages By Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is advising fellow Democrats not to let family members answer their cellphones or read incoming text messages. Continue reading
Aug 13 Olympic highlights from Day 7: Katie Ledecky beats 800m record By Andi Wang, Omar Etman Katie Ledecky beat the second-place finisher, Jazz Carlin from Great Britain, by 11.38 seconds. Continue reading
Aug 13 For Black Muslim students, a two-pronged fight for solidarity By Omar Etman In conversations with a dozen Black Muslim students across the country, I heard story after story of exclusion -- and the search for allies within their own Muslim communities. Continue reading
Aug 13 Frustration abundant, GOP could be near breaking point with Trump By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Republicans who have devoted their professional lives to electing GOP candidates say they believe the White House already may be lost. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch High rents force some in Silicon Valley to live in vehicles By PBS News Hour Faced with some of the most expensive rental housing in the nation, some Bay Area residents are feeling priced out and are seeking low-cost alternatives. In Silicon Valley, a hub of computer and technology companies, some people are even turning… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 8:01 Explaining the Middle East conflicts through the eyes of six individuals By PBS News Hour In an article that consumes the entirety of this week’s New York Times Magazine, Scott Anderson aims to tell a story of great breadth and timeliness: how the current conflicts in the Middle East arose, and how they might evolve… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 53:24 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 12, 2016 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, the Pentagon reported a top ISIS leader in Afghanistan was killed by a drone attack in July. Also, deadly bombings rock Thailand, another bad week closes for Donald Trump, Middle East conflicts through individuals' eyes, the… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 7:25 1 stunning defeat, but several historic victories for Team USA in Rio By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team suffered a shocking defeat in an Olympic quarterfinal match on Friday. In better news for Team USA, Simone Biles triumphed in the gymnastics all-around competition, Michael Phelps earned a historic 26th career Olympic medal and… Continue watching
Aug 12 Photos: Perseid meteor shower sparkles across the globe By Larisa Epatko People trekked to ancient villages and medieval ruins to view and photograph the Perseid meteor shower in the wee hours of Friday. This year's display produced more bright streaks in the nighttime sky than in years past. Continue reading