Sep 25 Watch 2:12 Obama presses Xi Jinping to crack down on cyber attacks By PBS News Hour Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Obama announced cooperation on tackling climate change during a state visit at the White House. The leaders of the world's two largest economies also made a formal agreement to clamp down on cyber attacks,… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 7:38 Is Boehner’s departure a win for conservatives? By PBS News Hour How do House Republicans see the resignation of Speaker John Boehner? Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., with more analysis from political director Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Saudi officials blame pilgrims for deadly stampede By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Saudi authorities launched an investigation into the deadly stampede among hajj pilgrims near Mecca, but officials also blamed the crowd as well as the will of god. Also Sepp Blatter, head of soccer’s world body… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 11:45 Shields and Brooks on Boehner’s leadership turmoil, Pope Francis’ uplifting visit By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including Speaker of the House John Boehner’s resignation and who will take his place, as well as the pope’s visit to… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 3:14 Under fire from House GOP, Boehner drops resignation bombshell By PBS News Hour Speaker of the House John Boehner announced he would be leaving office and giving up his leadership position, sending shockwaves across Capitol Hill. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on what led to Boehner's decision and how lawmakers are reacting. Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 54:25 PBS Newshour full episode September 25, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, House Speaker John Boehner shakes up the Republican party with his abrupt resignation announcement. Also: Pope Francis calls for peace at the U.N. General Assembly, climate and cybersecurity top Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House,… Continue watching
Sep 25 U.S. corporations give millions for refugees, but billions more needed By Eric Osman As the Syrian refugee crisis has transcended borders and minds, a growing number of U.S. corporations have reached into their pocketbooks and outward to public spheres of influence to assist with the humanitarian food efforts. Continue reading
Sep 25 Millennials are more informed than you think By Connie Cass, Associated Press Don't believe everything you see tweeted, shared or posted about the millennial generation being uninformed. A sizable group of these young adults — 4 of every 10 — actively seeks out the news, an analysis of their media habits finds. Continue reading
Sep 25 Panda cub’s name revealed By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Washington's newest giant panda cub is nameless no more. Call him Bei Bei. Michelle Obama and her Chinese counterpart, Peng Liyuan, revealed the name Friday during a tour of the panda house at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Continue reading
Sep 25 Navy SEALs ready to open combat roles to women By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The commander of the Navy SEALs is recommending that the naval special warfare units be opened to women, but warns that women will have greater risks of injury and the service will be pressured to adjust or lower standards for… Continue reading