Aug 22 Can diverse police departments ease community tension? By Jen Fifield, Stateline As police-involved shootings have increased tensions between police and black communities across the country, some law enforcement agencies have put out similar calls for help in hopes of recruiting a more diverse force as one way to re-establish community trust. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 25:01 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Aug. 21, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Aug. 21, emergency workers go door-to-door searching for survivors of this week’s floods on the Gulf Coast, and the Justice Department decides not to renew its contracts with private prisons. Later, learn about the FDA… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch California wildfires take a toll on firefighters By Mori Rothman, Hannah Yi A fire that burned through 58 square miles and destroyed 103 residences in southern California last week is now 83 percent contained, even as six other wildfires continue burning around the state. The NewsHour Weekend's Mori Rothman reports the toll… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 8:30 How Florida is handling invasive lionfish By PBS News Hour Florida's southern coast is one of the most popular dive spots in the world, home to the only tropical coral reef in the continental U.S. But hundreds of fish species here are in danger from the worst-known case of an… Continue watching
Aug 21 Clinton campaign halfway to $1 billion fundraising goal By Lisa Lerer and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's campaign is halfway to its goal of raising a billion dollars for the 2016 race, according to her finance director. Continue reading
Aug 21 The complications of ID for non-binary people -- and how it could change soon By Corinne Segal Two cases are causing state and federal agencies to confront questions over gender neutral IDs for nonbinary people. Continue reading
Aug 21 Trump-Clinton race tests Senate race in reliably GOP Georgia By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson sought to shore up his support with Republicans while appealing to independents and Democrats. Continue reading
Aug 21 After imam shooting, a Bangladeshi community re-evaluates its relationship with police By Omar Etman After an imam shooting in Ozone Park, some residents believe the need for more robust policing is greater than ever, while others feel it is time for a change. Continue reading
Aug 21 In North Carolina, audience shrinking for Trump's message By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Hillary Clinton "owes the state of North Carolina a very big apology," Donald Trump thundered during a rally in North Carolina. Continue reading
Aug 21 Trump says GOP must improve its outreach to black voters By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump says the party of Lincoln must improve its efforts to bring black voters back to the fold and that he wants an inclusive GOP. Continue reading