Jul 06 Obama slows troop drawdown in Afghanistan By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. will slow its troop drawdown in Afghanistan, leaving a force of 8,400 when President Barack Obama completes his term, the president announced Wednesday in a blunt acknowledgment that America will remain entangled there despite his aspirations… Continue reading
Jul 06 Tiny houses are trendy, minimalist and often illegal By Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline Some local governments around the country are welcoming tiny houses, attracted by their potential to ease an affordable housing crunch or even house the homeless. But lost in the enthusiasm is the fact that in many places, it is hard… Continue reading
Jul 06 Video of police shooting in Baton Rouge sparks protests, DOJ probe By Larisa Epatko Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday that the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will investigate the fatal shooting of a black man by police in Baton Rouge that was captured on cell phone video. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 54:05 PBS NewsHour full episode July 5, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the Newshour, the FBI denounces former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server as “extremely careless” but doesn’t find evidence to bring criminal charges. Also: A report from the trenches of Donetsk, another trial… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 12:48 No charges, but will Clinton face political consequences for email scandal? By PBS News Hour Despite the finding by investigators that Hillary Clinton’s emails were handled in an extremely careless way, FBI director James Comey said they wouldn't recommend a criminal prosecution. Judy Woodruff talks with Carrie Johnson of NPR, then gets reaction on the… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 3:29 FBI lifts legal threat over Clinton email server By PBS News Hour In investigating Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state, the FBI found no wanton wrongdoing to make criminal charges stick. FBI director James Comey made that announcement today, chastising the Democratic presidential… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: Iraq bombing death toll rises as search teams find more victims By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Iraqi search teams recovered more bodies in Baghdad from the Sunday bombing linked to the Islamic State. Families of the victims held funerals and the country’s interior minister resigned. Also, one-time rivals President Obama and… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 7:16 Despite public anger over Freddie Gray death, police convictions elude prosecutors By PBS News Hour After Freddie Gray broke his neck and died in a police van in 2015, six Baltimore police officers were charged. His death prompted dramatic unrest in his home city, but prosecutors have not secured convictions in three trials so far. Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 6:43 Are young kids losing the brain-boosting benefits of playtime? By PBS News Hour As kindergarten and pre-k have become more academically rigorous, some worry that the very youngest students may be missing out on crucial development through abundant playtime. But other educators believe setting high expectations for achievement helps kids, especially low-income students,… Continue watching
Jul 05 The 10 biggest things we learned from the FBI's Clinton email investigation By Lisa Desjardins Dig into FBI director James Comey's 2,300-word statement about Hillary Clinton’s use of private email servers. Continue reading