Jul 04 Independent TV network Reelz to air Miss USA pageant By Associated Press The Miss USA pageant, left without a TV home following blowback against co-owner Donald Trump over his comments on Mexican immigrants, has been rescued by the Reelz channel. Continue reading
Jul 04 Study: Fireworks release high levels of pollution on July 4 weekend By Kenzi Abou-Sabe As a national average, culled from 315 different testing sites, Independence Day fireworks introduce 42 percent more pollutants into the air than are found on a normal day. Continue reading
Jul 04 Presidential contenders march in Fourth of July parades By Associated Press Marching in Fourth of July parades in these early voting states has become a tradition for politicians seeking the White House, giving them a chance to boost their name recognition and glad-hand with voters. Continue reading
Jul 04 Hot dog! Competitive eaters converge at Coney Island contest By Andrew Mach There's a new top dog in town. In a gut-wrenching upset, Matt "Megatoad" Stonie defeated eight-time reigning hot-dog eating champ Joey "Jaws" Chestnut the 2015 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held every Fourth of July on Coney Island in… Continue reading
Jul 04 What you should know about forgotten founding father John Jay By Associated Press The inner circle of founders has been set for as long as anyone can remember - Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton and Madison. Almost never mentioned is John Jay. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 9:48 Will California's new water restrictions ease its historic drought? By PBS News Hour Since the California drought began, the lack of water has cost thousands of jobs, caused noticeable changes in the landscape and induced desperation among citizens who are running out of options. In light of the state's newest restrictions implemented last… Continue watching
Jul 04 Hispanic leaders urge GOP hopefuls to condemn Trump By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Hispanic leaders are bristling at the largely tepid response by Republican presidential candidates to Donald Trump's characterization of Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers… Continue reading
Jul 04 Most trading pits to close at Chicago Board of Trade as historic craft inches closer to extinction By Carey Reed The once lively grains trading pits at the Chicago Board of Trade building will go silent after Monday, as the oldest futures exchange in the United States moves one step closer to strictly electronic trading. Continue reading
Jul 04 As Sanders draws large crowds, Clinton touts progressive record By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she takes a "backseat to no one" on championing liberal causes, presenting herself as a standard-bearer for Democrats as primary challenger Bernie Sanders generates large, energetic crowds. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 54:16 PBS NewsHour full episode July 3, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, a divided Greece prepares to vote on its economic future. Also: Tension over security concerns this holiday weekend, Shields and Brooks analyze this week’s news, Team USA heads into the finals at the Women’s World Cup,… Continue watching