Jan 12 Florida death penalty system is unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Florida's unique system for sentencing people to death is unconstitutional because it gives too much power to judges — and not enough to juries — to decide capital sentences. Continue reading
Jan 12 New surge of familes from Central America prompted immigration raids By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A spike in families and children arriving at the U.S. southern border from Central America has prompted fears of another border crisis like the one that dominated national news during the summer of 2014. That could roil an… Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 54:26 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, with weeks to go until the Iowa Caucuses, the race between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders tightens. Also: A campaign to bridge the partisan divide, the legacy of David Bowie, the Supreme Court considers… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch What a teachers’ challenge to union fees could mean for organized labor By PBS News Hour Can teachers who are not union members be required to pay some union dues? That question is being weighed at the Supreme Court, which heard arguments in a case that could have wide ramifications for organized labor. Judy Woodruff learns… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 7:33 How student athletes get around career-ending head injuries By PBS News Hour Like the NFL, NCAA schools and teams have taken new precautions to protect student athletes from long-term effects of head injuries. But some players who have been medically disqualified are still finding a way to return to the field. Hari… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 5:42 The ethics of Sean Penn’s ‘El Chapo’ conversation By PBS News Hour Before Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was recaptured by Mexican authorities, the American movie star and activist Sean Penn met with Mexico’s most wanted man in a jungle hideaway to interview him for Rolling Stone magazine. William Brangham discusses the… Continue watching
Jan 11 George Washington University revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree By Joshua Barajas George Washington University announced Monday it was rescinding an honorary doctoral degree that was awarded to Bill Cosby in 1997, amid ongoing allegations of sexual assault against the comedian. Continue reading
Jan 11 Would you pack a stethoscope in your suitcase? By Larisa Epatko Going to St. Lucia this winter to bask in the sun? Why not pack some stationary, stickers and story books among your tank tops and flip-flops to help some disadvantaged kids. Continue reading
Jan 11 Syrian refugee among first lady’s guests for State of the Union By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A Syrian refugee is among those invited to sit in first lady Michelle Obama's visitor box to watch the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 25:06 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 10, 2016 By PBS News Hour Sunday on NewsHour Weekend: The U.S. flies a B-52 over South Korea in a demonstration of commitment to its ally, in our signature segment, a look at the oldest, voluntary school desegregation program in the country, and the U.S. considers… Continue watching