Sep 01 Mylan's generic EpiPen — a price break or marketing maneuver? By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Following weeks of criticism, Mylan said Monday it will offer a generic version of its life-saving allergy treatment, the EpiPen. But what does this development mean for consumers and the marketplace?… Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 53:48 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 31, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump makes a surprise visit to meet with the president of Mexico ahead of a major speech on immigration. Also: A portrait of life on the U.S.-Mexico border, the controversy surrounding filmmaker Nate Parker, college… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 6:09 An author's eulogy for 'White Christian America' By PBS News Hour The demographic makeup of America is undergoing a visible change, and with it, America’s culture -- dominated by white Christian culture -- and American power structures are shifting, too. That’s the premise of Robert Jones’ new book, “The End of… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 3:47 News Wrap: McCain, Rubio win their primaries By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican Senators John McCain and Marco Rubio sailed past their primary election opponents ahead of tough general election contests. Also, for the first time in more than 50 years, a U.S. commercial flight landed in… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 5:33 What people on the border think about building a bigger fence By PBS News Hour Donald Trump’s talk of building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico has been one of the most-repeated tropes of his campaign. Currently, there stands a 652-mile-long wall running across the almost 2,000 mile border. It stretches not just along… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 10:26 As a past accusation comes to light against filmmaker Nate Parker, will viewers want to watch? By PBS News Hour A new film, “The Birth of a Nation,” tells the story of Nat Turner, a historical figure who led a bloody slave rebellion in 1831. But lately this highly anticipated movie has been in the news because of revelations that… Continue watching
Aug 31 Nearly a quarter of young black people say they've been harassed by police, poll finds By Jesse J. Holland and Emily Swanson, Associated Press Young Americans are about equally likely to say they've had an encounter with police, but young black adults are much more likely than whites to say they've been arrested, harassed or know someone who has been, a new poll said… Continue reading
Aug 31 What's it like being a black man in Milwaukee? By Joshua Barajas, Kenya Downs By several counts, Milwaukee ranks as the worst city to live for black Americans. The NewsHour spoke with several black men about their experiences living in the city. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 53:54 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 30, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, polls opened today in several high-profile congressional races. Also, an EU commission ruled that Apple owes Ireland $14.5 billion in back taxes, the AP identifies ISIS mass graves, a university program innovates to prepare teachers for… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain… Continue watching