Jul 14 Deal to keep Iran from making a nuclear bomb in 10 points By Larisa Epatko After nearly a decade of diplomatic efforts, culminating in weeks of wrangling and late-night sessions in Vienna, negotiators emerged with a final deal Tuesday to prevent Iran from making a nuclear bomb. Continue reading
Jul 14 Obama: 'I will veto' any legislation that blocks Iran nuclear deal By Larisa Epatko Anticipating the tough road ahead in convincing Congress to back the Iran nuclear agreement, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would “veto” any legislation that blocks the deal. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:57 How Harper Lee's alternative take on Atticus Finch may resonate with readers By PBS News Hour Harper Lee’s newly published novel "Go Set a Watchman" offers a dramatically different tone and take on the character Atticus Finch from her beloved work "To Kill a Mockingbird." Jeffrey Brown talks to former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey and… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 1:50 Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman' offers surprising shift By PBS News Hour The first surprise was the manuscript itself: an unpublished novel by Harper Lee that predated "To Kill a Mockingbird." The existence and subsequent publication of "Go Set a Watchman" has spurred huge national interest, as well as record book orders. Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 8:36 Telemedicine puts a doctor virtually at your bedside By PBS News Hour Video conferencing technology can now connect patients and physicians almost instantaneously, offering convenience, efficiency and savings. But what happens to the doctor-patient relationship if you're never in the same room? Hari Sreenivasan reports. Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 5:03 Iran nuclear talks creep toward conclusion as negotiators battle over words By PBS News Hour Despite hope that Iran and the world’s powers would reach a nuclear deal Monday, efforts to reach an Iranian nuclear deal were stymied once again. Gwen Ifill talks to Indira Lakshmanan of Bloomberg about what happened and what’s to come. Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 5:03 News Wrap: Iraqi forces begin large-scale assault on Islamic State By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen began an operation against the Islamic State militant group, targeting Anbar province. The launch came as IS claimed responsibility for a series of car bombs and suicide attacks in Baghdad. Continue watching
Jul 13 Pentagon announces plan aimed to lift transgender ban By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, and anyone willing to serve the country should be able to do so. Continue reading
Jul 13 Officials propose new rules for nursing home care By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News After nearly 30 years, the Obama administration wants to modernize the rules nursing homes must follow to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid payments. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 25:22 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 12, 2015 By PBS News Hour Continue watching