Aug 26 Obama plans to create world's largest marine protected area By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House says that President Barack Obama will expand a national monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world's largest marine protected area. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 53:25 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 25, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, the death toll from Italy's Wednesday earthquake rises to 250. Also, a Colombian deal with FARC would end the world's longest-running conflict, how the alt-right is influencing the presidential campaign, Trump’s view of Chinese influence on… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 9:24 At the pool with freestyle phenom Katie Ledecky By PBS News Hour Katie Ledecky was one of the most triumphant athletes of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer overwhelmed her competition; in the 800-meter race, she finished nearly a pool length ahead of second place. Known for relentless training and humility, she… Continue watching
Aug 25 Swimming with Hawaii's dolphins may be banned under a federal proposal By Harry Zahn Contact with dolphins is a huge draw for the tourism industry in Hawaii. These rules would impact tour group practices, such as approaching the animals by boat and snorkeling with them. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 54:29 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 24, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, two major earthquakes strike in 24 hours: one in Italy and one in Myanmar, killing 159 and 4, respectively. Also, Turkey launches an offensive within Syria, a look at the Clinton Foundation and why it's under… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 17:13 A glimpse inside operations at the Clinton Foundation By PBS News Hour The Clinton Foundation has been subject to increasing scrutiny in the presidential race, as its funding and Hillary Clinton’s role as secretary of state appear ever more intertwined. Clinton vowed this week to change donor restrictions if she wins. Hari… Continue watching
Aug 24 Tribe will have to wait on Dakota Access Pipeline fate By Mark Scialla At least 300 people opposed to a controversial oil pipeline under construction in North Dakota waited anxiously outside a D.C. federal courthouse this afternoon for a decision on whether or not the project can to continue. And now they’ll have… Continue reading
Aug 24 National Park Service hopes to convince minorities that this land is their land, too By Felicia Fonseca and Beatriz Costa-Lima, Associated Press GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — When Asha Jones and other Grand Canyon interns arrived for their summer at the national park, they were struck by its sheer immensity, beauty and world-class hiking trails. Soon, they noticed something else. Continue reading
Aug 24 2 days after cash delivery, U.S. paid $1.3 billion to Iran By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Wednesday it paid $1.3 billion in interest to Iran in January to resolve a decades-old dispute over an undelivered military sale, two days after allowing $400 million in cash to fly to Tehran. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 23, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, the president visits flood-ravaged Louisiana, where a long recovery is just beginning. Also: a roadside bombing kills a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan; Jill Stein on what she sees as political corruption; Education Weekly considers corporal punishment… Continue watching