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Ash Carter says the Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, and anyone willing to serve the country should be able to do so.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
Jul 12 Iconic fast food chain Whataburger says no to Texas' new open carry law By Andrew Mach Despite a recently passed law allowing licensed Texans to carry handguns in plain view, Whataburger, the iconic Texas restaurant chain, will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties. Continue reading
Jul 11 GOP primary candidates compete for anti-abortion vote By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Republican White House hopefuls on Friday used the National Right to Life Convention to share personal stories and detail the abortion restrictions they've helped write into law… Continue reading
Jul 11 Just how accurate are online symptom checkers? By Andrew Mach A new study published this week found that online symptom checkers often give inaccurate diagnoses. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 52:32 PBS NewsHour full episode July 10, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, the deadline for a Iranian nuclear deal was delayed again as world powers keep up negotiations. Also: Greece submits terms for a bailout, a look at crime and incarceration rates for undocumented immigrants, Brooks and Dionne… Continue watching