Aug 29 Justice Department investigations find problematic police treatment of those with mental illness By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Justice Department lawyers investigating police agencies for claims of racial discrimination and excessive force are increasingly turning up a different problem: officers' interactions with the mentally ill. Continue reading
Aug 29 How a former extremist became a counterterrorism analyst By P. J. Tobia Federal prosecutors once regarded Jesse Curtis Morton as a threat to national security. Now, he is a terrorism analyst at a George Washington University-based think tank. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 22:24 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode August 28, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, August 28, the U.S. reaches its target of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees. Later, human rights groups are condemning Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte for a wave of extrajudicial killings since Duterte was elected into office two… Continue watching
Aug 28 Politicos spar over ethics surrounding Clinton Foundation By Associated Press Republicans and Democrats sparred Sunday over the Clinton Foundation and whether Hillary Clinton crossed ethical lines during her tenure as secretary of state. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump advisers struggle to speak for and defend nominee By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Donald Trump isn't making it easy for top supporters and advisers, from his running mate on down, to defend him or explain some campaign positions. Continue reading
Aug 28 How big is the world's largest marine preserve? By Corinne Segal The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is set to become the largest ecological preserve in the world. Continue reading
Aug 28 Kerry heads to Bangladesh, India amid South Asian tensions By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's stops in Bangladesh and India come amid increasing concerns about terrorism in both South Asian nations. Continue reading
Aug 28 'It makes me frustrated and sad' -- stories from men who cannot donate blood By Corinne Segal In July, the public received the chance to weigh in on a long-debated topic: a policy by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that bans blood donations from men who have had sex with men in the past… Continue reading
Aug 28 Why is Oklahoma seeing fewer earthquakes? Scientists point to new oil & gas rules By Michael D. Regan Oklahoma state regulators have taken a hard look at the practice of disposing of wastewater underground, and how it affects earthquakes. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump warns of regulations, taxes harming family farmers By Scott Bauer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Donald Trump said rival Hillary Clinton will push regulations and high taxes that will hurt family farmers as he campaigned in Iowa. Continue reading