Jun 28 Black churches in the South reportedly targeted by arsonists By Kenzi Abou-Sabe Six predominantly black churches in various cities in the South caught fire this week, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Three of the fires have been confirmed as cases of arson, two were likely accidental, and authorities are still… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 2:57 New rules may require children to be vaccinated in California By PBS News Hour California is on the verge of requiring more children to get vaccinations, even if parents disagree. Wall Street Journal reporter Caroline Porter joins Hari Sreenivasan from Los Angeles with more on the issue. Continue watching
Jun 28 What's next for U.S. health policy? By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press There's no shortage of pressing issues, including prescription drug prices, high insurance deductibles and long-term care. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 4:32 After a historic week, what lies ahead for the Supreme Court? By PBS News Hour After a dramatic week at the Supreme Court, there are still three cases to be decided. Justices will rule on environmental regulations, redistricting and lethal injection. Chief Washington correspondent for The National Law Journal Marcia Coyle joins Hari Sreenivasan from… Continue watching
Jun 27 Liberal justices prevail in high-profile SCOTUS cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court term that is nearing its end shows how silence can signal success. With a notable paucity of dissents and not a single word to say about same-sex marriage, health care or housing discrimination, the court's liberal justices… Continue reading
Jun 27 Photos: Pride celebrations continue around globe following historic ruling on marriage By News Desk Following the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, gay couples married across the country as LGBTQ pride celebrations took place around the globe this weekend. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch: Activist removes Confederate flag from S.C. Capitol By Daniel Costa-Roberts The flagpole on the grounds of the Columbia Capitol building briefly stood unadorned Saturday after an activist climbed it and removed the Confederate flag. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court decisions illustrate GOP's 2016 campaign challenges By Steve Peoples and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press For the second time in two days, the Supreme Court struck at the heart of the Republican Party platform… Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme court to rule on lethal injection, Mercury emissions By Associated Press Meeting on Monday for the final time until the fall, the Supreme Court has three cases remaining to be decided: lethal injection, independent redistricting commissions, and mercury emissions. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 9:36 How does the 'toxic stress' of poverty hurt the developing brain? By PBS News Hour A growing body of research shows that the stress of growing up in poverty can have long-term effects on children's brains and cognitive development. How can so-called "toxic stress" be prevented? NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson reports. This is part of… Continue watching