Jun 20 Gun control votes move forward, but with little chance of changing laws By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Polls show large numbers of Americans agree with the need for at least some limited gun measures such as background checks. But Democrats have been unable to translate that into legislation because the NRA is able to mobilize and energize… Continue reading
Jun 20 Labor Department needs to clarify change to overtime rules, rules Supreme Court By Associated Press The Supreme Court says the Labor Department must do a better job of explaining why it is changing a longstanding policy on whether certain workers deserve overtime pay. Continue reading
Jun 20 Supreme Court allows state assault weapons bans to stand By Associated Press Seven states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws banning assault weapons. The others are California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey, according to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Continue reading
Jun 20 Read transcripts of Orlando gunman’s 911 calls released by the FBI By News Desk Watch live at 11 a.m. as the FBI announces updates in the investigation and releases transcripts of the 911 calls made by the Orlando shooter during the Orlando attack. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 24:52 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 19, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, June 19, Orlando is mourning one week after the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. Later, hear about both sides of the so-called “Brexit” debate on whether the U.K. should leave the European Union. Hari… Continue watching
Jun 19 The unique trauma of mass shootings — and how hospitals can prepare By Elisabeth Ponsot In the wake of tragedy, emergency room professionals confront how best to prepare for a mass shooting. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 4:22 GOP has nominated an ‘outsider’ for president before By newshourweekend If New York businessman Donald Trump, having never held office, secures the Republican nomination for presidency at the national convention in Cleveland next month, he won’t be the first political “outsider” to lead a major party. Special correspondent Jeff Greenfield… Continue watching
Jun 19 Solar plane leaving U.S. for Europe after yearlong stay By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Solar Impulse 2, the solar-powered plane circling the world, is set to depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday morning and begin its flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 3:06 What we know one week after the Orlando massacre By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 19 As new investigation details emerge, Orlando survivor recalls night of terror By Michael D. Regan For the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the healing process is just beginning. Continue reading