May 06 How well do you know the world: Forces to be reckoned with By Larisa Epatko In world news this week, Kenyans torched tons of a precious product, a Turkish official quit, and an Aussie claimed to create bitcoin. Oh, and did we mention it was Star Wars Day? Take our quiz on this and more. Continue reading
May 06 U.S. investment in renewable energy outpaces fossil fuels By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press 2015 was the second straight year U.S. investment in renewable energy projects has outpaced that of fossil fuels. Robust growth is once again predicted for this year. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 53:36 PBS NewsHour full episode May 5, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, the FDA announces new age requirements for e-cigarettes in a crackdown on unregulated tobacco. Also: How top Republicans are responding to their presidential nominee, the rise of a discount airline from Norway, 9/11 victims make headway… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 5:34 As Trump outlines White House goals, signs of division in his party By PBS News Hour On Thursday, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump laid out the goals for his first 100 days in office, including designing a Mexican border wall and banning Muslim immigration. Meanwhile his top aides made behind-the-scenes overtures to party figures for support. Continue watching
May 05 NC's federal funds for public colleges in crosshairs of LGBT law By Gary D. Robertson, Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press If the U.S. Justice Department follows through on its enforcement threat, tens of thousands of students could lose around $800 million in federally backed loans. Continue reading
May 05 Obama administration commutes 58 prison sentences, all nonviolent drug offenders By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Obama administration on Thursday commuted the prison sentences of 58 federal convicts, part of a broader push to revamp the criminal justice system and ease punishments for nonviolent drug offenders. Continue reading
May 05 Paul Ryan not ready to support Donald Trump By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not ready to support Donald Trump as the GOP nominee. Continue reading
May 05 4 things to remember about your frozen greens and the Listeria recall By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and frozen vegetables and fruits are believed to be the cause. Continue reading
May 05 FDA bans e-cigarette sales to minors in sweeping new regulations By David Nather, Dylan Scott, STAT WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration issued a sweeping set of tobacco rules Thursday that would regulate electronic cigarettes, cigars and other products for the first time, despite resistance from industry groups that say the new rules would be… Continue reading
May 05 Pentagon says fewer sex-assault victims faced retaliation By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is lowering its estimate of the number of people it believes have faced retaliation for making claims of sexual assault, arguing that what might sometimes feel like revenge may actually be an attempt to help. Continue reading