Feb 05 No stage of pregnancy safe for unprotected sex with Zika-exposed male, CDC says By Nsikan Akpan The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release new guidelines on what pregnant women should do to protect themselves for sexually transmitted Zika virus. Continue reading
Feb 05 Police officials push back against use-of-force proposals By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A dispute is erupting among police organizations over new proposals that would govern when officers should use force during violent arrests, amid national outrage over questionable shootings. Continue reading
Feb 05 4 takeaways from the 5th Democratic presidential debate By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled again and again during their first one-on-one debate of the 2016 race. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 3:59 News Wrap: Embattled pharma CEO takes Fifth before Congress By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, embattled ex-Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli pleaded the Fifth when called to testify before Congress on drug pricing protocols. Also, 12.7 million Americans signed up for private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act this… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 54:12 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 4, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, candidates double down on attacks as the New Hampshire primary approaches. Also: Colombia’s president asks for U.S. aid to help FARC peace efforts, new Syrian hostilities threaten diplomatic talks, the controversy over online daily fantasy sports,… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 3:53 A journey to Valhalla, Oregon's hidden canyon By PBS News Hour Few places on this planet have gone unexplored. Just 60 miles from Portland, Oregon, there's a natural wonder that was first spotted in 2010. Last summer, an expedition team navigated for three days to reach their goal: Valhalla Canyon. Oregon… Continue watching
Feb 04 5 early Super Bowl ads, starring athletes, Amy Schumer and hot dogs By Larisa Epatko Every year, we eagerly anticipate the commercials in the Super Bowl, almost as much as the snacks. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 54:04 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 3, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democratic candidates debate liberal credentials while Republicans brawl over victory margins. Also: How to fight the Zika virus, Sweden suffers vigilante violence over refugees, Yahoo faces financial struggles, a three-parent DNA treatment raises debate, big data… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 6:28 How a critical mass of women can change an institution By PBS News Hour Jay Newton-Small, author of "Broad Influence: How Women Are Changing the Way America Works," sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss what happens when a critical mass of women wield power and influence in public life and the workforce. Continue watching