Jul 17 Watch 'Very few red flags' to tip off authorities to Tennessee attack By PBS News Hour Officials are describing their case on the shooting rampage by Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez on members of the U.S. military as a terror investigation. Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Michael Leiter, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, about what we know… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 3:02 News Wrap: Texas grand jury to hear Sandra Bland case By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a Texas grand jury will take up the case of Sandra Bland, a black woman who police say hanged herself Monday after being jailed for a traffic violation. Friends and family say they doubt she… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 1:57 Investigators search for motive in Tennessee military shootings By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 17 Officials reach partial settlement in DOJ lawsuit against Arizona sheriff By Eric Osman The Board of Supervisors for Maricopa County, Arizona, voted to settle parts of a lawsuit on Wednesday brought on by the Justice Department against Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Office alleging abuse of power and discriminatory practices toward Hispanics. Continue reading
Jul 17 Tens of thousands fear deportation as U.S.-Cuba relations thaw By Alicia A. Caldwell and Curt Anderson, Associated Press With the United States and Cuba inching closer to fully restoring diplomatic ties, including re-opening embassies for the first time in 54 years, the future is murky for tens of thousands of Cuban immigrants who have been ordered by immigration… Continue reading
Jul 17 What is the significance of Nigerian President Buhari's U.S. visit? By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on Monday, just days before he travels to Kenya and Ethiopia, and the timing of their meeting is no accident. Continue reading
Jul 17 Security at military recruiting posts will be reviewed, Army chief says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Security at military recruiting and reserve centers will be reviewed in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Tennessee, but it's too early to say whether the facilities should have security guards or other increased protection, the Army's… Continue reading
Jul 17 Eric Garner's family urges federal charges one year after his death By Corinne Segal One year after Staten Island man Eric Garner died in a chokehold by New York Police Department Officer Daniel Pantaleo, his family is calling for federal charges. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 54:03 PBS NewsHour full episode July 16, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, 2016 presidential campaigns declare how much they’ve raised on the trail. Also: IMF’s Christine Lagarde on debt relief for Greece, President Obama’s plan to change prisons, how early emotional skills influence success, economic tactics to hedge… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 3:19 'Transparent' creator Jill Soloway on breaking barriers in Hollywood By PBS NewsHour 'Transparent' creator Jill Soloway on breaking barriers in Hollywood… Continue watching