Jun 18 New $10 bill will be the first in more than a century to feature a woman By Kristen Doerer "The new ten will be the first bill in more than a century to feature a portrait of a woman," Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew announced Wednesday. Yes, that's right. The United States will soon have a woman on its… Continue reading
Jun 17 Move over Alexander Hamilton, the next $10 bill will feature a woman By Kristen Doerer The last woman featured on paper U.S. currency was Martha Washington back in 1891. She remained on the one dollar bill until 1896. Before that, Pocahontas graced the 20 dollar bill for a mere four years from 1865 to 1869. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:16 More parity in the women's game provides fierce competition for U.S. in World Cup By PBS News Hour The Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and the U.S. pulled off a crucial 1-0 victory against Nigeria Tuesday night. With the win, they advances to the elimination round of the competition. Judy Woodruff speaks to USA Today columnist… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 5:06 Are ex-cons being unfairly barred from jobs? 'Ban the Box' proponents say yes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 17 The problem with trying to label Rachel Dolezal By Colleen Shalby Society is quick to seek out labels for people. And when an identity isn’t so clear-cut, perhaps because the facts aren’t all in place, further questions arise. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:54 Is the world's fresh water supply running out? By PBS News Hour Recent studies have found that humans are using up water at a faster rate than it is being replenished. Judy Woodruff talks to James S. Famiglietti, a professor of Earth system science and civil and environmental engineering at the University… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Congress tries to resurrect trade bill; Fed says interest rates may soon rise By PBS News Hour In Wednesday’s news wrap, President Obama and top Republicans are attempting to resurrect a trade bill many had thought was dead. Also, the Fed indicates that it may raise interest rates later this year, and AT&T is slapped with a… Continue watching
Jun 17 American history has seen some first lady stand-ins By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When Republican Lindsey Graham suggested his sister "could play" first lady if his long-shot presidential bid proves successful, the life-long bachelor knew what he was talking about. Daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters and nieces all have subbed as first lady… Continue reading
Jun 17 Don't overlook the benefits of 'free' Part A Medicare coverage By Philip Moeller Part A Medicare gets less attention, but it plays an important role in hospital, nursing and home health care. Continue reading