Nov 26 Each year I buy my family fast food for Thanksgiving dinner, and you should too By Travis Daub When I tell people that our family tradition is to get takeout on the single greatest American holiday dedicated to home-cooking, they don’t know how to react. Continue reading
Nov 26 Obama makes holiday appeal for acceptance of Syrian refugees By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama appealed anew on Thanksgiving Day for acceptance of Syrian refugees, saying "so much of our greatness comes from our generosity."… Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 54:41 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 25 2015 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. military says ‘human error’ lead to the bombing of a hospital in Afghanistan, the Russian pilot shot down yesterday denies he violated Turkish airspace and Walter Isaacson gives us a look at Einstein’s life… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 6:38 Can you cook delicious meals on just $4 a day? By PBS News Hour Can someone receiving food stamp benefits eat well on an average budget of $4 per day? That was the simple question that Leanne Brown set out to answer as a student, and now it's the core of her new cookbook,… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 13:51 Release of Chicago police video reignites debate over excessive force By PBS News Hour Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s arrest for first-degree murder is just the latest in a series of controversial cases where officers have used extreme force against civilians. For some perspective on the situation, Judy Woodruff speaks to David Klinger of… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 4:17 What do we know about the fatal shooting of a Chicago teen? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 25 Obama pardons ‘Honest’ and ‘Abe’ before Thanksgiving By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama spared two turkeys Wednesday named for one of the nation's most admired presidents, continuing a White House tradition that provides a refreshing sense of amusement and bipartisan cheer no matter how troubled the times. Continue reading
Nov 25 3 holiday recipes you can make under $4 per serving By Leanne Brown “Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day,” is a cookbook by Leanne Brown that maps out strategies and recipes for eating well on the average food budget of someone relying on SNAP, or food stamp, benefits — just $4 per… Continue reading
Nov 24 ‘The Pilgrims’ faced challenges still resonating today By PBS News Hour Learn more about "The Pilgrims," airing on PBS's American Experience. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 54:39 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 24, 2015 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, Turkey shoots down a Russian warplane, complicating talks over a strategy against the Islamic State. Also: A Chicago police officer is charged with murdering a black teen as five people are shot in Minneapolis while protesting… Continue watching