Jun 22 Senate blocks allowing access to online data without warrant By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Senate has blocked efforts to expand the government's power to investigate suspected terrorists by allowing the FBI to obtain a person's digital fingerprints without first securing a judge's permission. Continue reading
Jun 22 GOP unmoved after Democratic sit-in on guns By Erica Werner, Associated Press A drained and dwindling group of Democrats, some draped in blankets and toting pillows, carried their remarkable House floor sit-in past daybreak Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 22 It could take centuries for EPA to test all the unregulated chemicals under a new landmark bill By Mark Scialla Synthetic chemicals surround us. They’re in our takeout containers, children’s toys, furniture and clothes. You might think the government has carefully reviewed every chemical for safety before it hits the market. But it hasn’t. Continue reading
Jun 22 In Appalachia, cancer rates are stubbornly high. One woman’s quest to find out why By Bob Tedeschi, STAT In the poorest communities spanning Appalachia, cancer is often a death sentence. But one woman has launched a number of initiatives to try to help. Continue reading
Jun 22 Marco Rubio, in reversal, will seek re-election to Senate By Erica Werner, Associated Press Leading Republicans expect Sen. Marco Rubio to announce he is running for re-election to his Florida Senate seat. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Boeing to sell passenger aircraft to Iran; DOJ investigates Orlando shooting By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Boeing announced it has signed an agreement to sell commercial jets to Iran’s main airline, representing the largest business deal Iran has made with an American company in over three decades. Also, Attorney General Loretta… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 7:10 Prisoners with disabilities lack ‘scaffolding for success’ By PBS News Hour According to a new report, more than 750,000 people with disabilities are currently imprisoned in the United States. Advocates say that children born with physical or intellectual disabilities are far more likely to end up in prison than their able-bodied… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 10:12 Trump vows to overcome $40 million fundraising gap with Clinton by matching contributions By PBS News Hour The summer presidential campaign kicked off with a striking fundraising gap between the two presumptive nominees -- not only does Hillary Clinton lead Donald Trump in national polls, but she has raised over $40 million more. For a closer look… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 53:02 PBS NewsHour full episode June 21, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, what the fundraising gap between presidential nominees means for the election. Also: The IOC leaves the door open for banned Russians to compete at Rio, why some states are adopting federal science standards, falling oil prices… Continue watching
Jun 21 FAA allows commercial use of small drones By Joan Lowy, Associated Press The long-anticipated rules would mean drone operators would be able to fly without special permission. Continue reading