Oct 27 World Series puts Cleveland's controversial mascot on the national stage By Ryan Connelly Holmes Cleveland's historic appearance in the World Series is bringing lots of attention to its controversial logo that critics say is racist. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 2:56 Food may not be the answer to world peace, but it's a start, says Anthony Bourdain By PBS News Hour How he went from dunking breaded clams in hot grease to becoming a famous chef and television personality, Anthony Bourdain has no idea. But he says he learned everything he needed to know about life -- and gained self respect… Continue watching
Oct 27 Police start to clear pipeline protesters off private land in North Dakota By News Desk Law enforcement officials, some in riot gear, began removing 200 protesters who oppose the Dakota Access oil pipeline on Thursday after they refused to leave the private land voluntarily, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading
Oct 27 Modest gains, but U.S. students still lag in science learning By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The vast majority of U.S. students still lack a solid grasp of science despite some modest gains by fourth and eighth graders, especially girls and minorities. Continue reading
Oct 27 U.S. charges 61 defendants in call center scam based in India By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has charged 61 defendants in the United States and abroad in connection with a call center operation that officials say is based in India. Continue reading
Oct 27 Weed as way of life: California farmers divided on legal bud By Paul Elias, Associated Press GARBERVILLE, Calif. — California voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use — an issue that has sown deep division here among longtime growers. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 53:32 PBS NewsHour full episode Oct. 26, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, a look at the state of the presidential race through polling and shifts in campaign spending. Also: The secret computer codes designed to sway your political opinions, a reprieve for soldiers hit with an unexpected bill,… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 8:35 Why white nationalists hear a political ally in Donald Trump By PBS News Hour White nationalist groups are nothing new to the U.S. But in recent years, their numbers have grown, drawing whites who feel marginalized in today's America. The NewsHour’s P.J. Tobia visits a white separatist community in Indiana to understand why they’re… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 7:13 How Pentagon efforts to claw back recruitment bonuses have affected soldiers By PBS News Hour Amid a mounting outcry, Defense Secretary Ash Carter halted Pentagon efforts to recollect money given to thousands of California National Guard members. Soldiers were asked to repay bonuses of $15,000 or more, which had been doled out improperly by recruiters… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 7:38 Cracking the stealth political influence of bots By Miles O'Brien Among the millions of real people tweeting about the presidential race, there are also a lot accounts operated by fake people, or “bots.” Politicians and regular users alike use these accounts to increase their follower bases and push messages. Science… Continue watching