Dec 17 Watch 54:13 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 17, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, a fragile cease-fire in Yemen is in danger of collapsing. Also: What parents worry about changes based on income, fishermen on the island of Lesbos explain how they see the refugee crisis, an investigative project on… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 6:15 Why was a rape victim interrogated as a crime suspect? By PBS News Hour A woman reports she was raped at knifepoint in her apartment, but days later, after police question her about inconsistencies, she says she made the whole thing up. In "An Unbelievable Story of Rape," a project from the Marshall Project… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 7:15 An economic divide can be seen in parents' worries and aspirations By PBS News Hour Lower-income parents tend to worry that their children might fall victim to violence, while parents with higher incomes worry their kids are burdened by busy schedules. That’s one finding of a major new survey on the ways socioeconomic divides affect… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Man who bought rifles used in San Bernardino attack arrested By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the man who bought the rifles used in the San Bernardino shootings was arrested for conspiring to aid terrorists, among other federal charges. Also, the Republican-led House pushed through a huge tax cut bill, costing… Continue watching
Dec 17 Adelson family confirms ownership of Las Vegas newspaper By Associated Press The family of billionaire casino mogul and GOP kingmaker Sheldon Adelson confirmed in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that they are the new owners of Nevada's largest newspaper, ending a week of speculation and demands by staff, media… Continue reading
Dec 17 Poll says most Americans favor a path to citizenship By Laurie Kellman, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Republicans say they like the GOP candidates' tough talk on immigration, but most don't consider tough policy plans on migrants in the U.S. a decisive factor in their vote for president. Continue reading
Dec 17 Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays By Associated Press McLEAN, Va. — President Barack Obama says U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism officials don't have any specific, credible information suggesting a potential terrorist attack against the U.S. during the holidays. Continue reading
Dec 17 Boehner critic gives Ryan an A-plus on process as Congress nears spending deal By Quinn Bowman The omnibus and tax extenders bill heading for final approval in Congress this week still face opposition from conservative lawmakers in both chambers. But one key House Republican still praised Speaker Paul Ryan for delivering on his promise to open… Continue reading
Dec 17 Carter: Using personal email account for work was a mistake By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter acknowledged on Thursday that he used a personal email account to conduct some government business during his first months on the job. Continue reading
Dec 17 Martin Shkreli, accused of drug price gouging, charged with securities fraud By News Desk Martin Shkreli, chief executive and founder of Turing Pharmaceuticals, was arrested at his Manhattan home Thursday morning and charged with securities fraud. Continue reading