Apr 17 Watch 54:02 PBS NewsHour full episode April 17, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, a former deputy of Saddam Hussein is killed as the fight for Iraq continues in Tikrit. Also: President Obama’s immigration reform goes to federal court, China makes a land grab among disputed islands, Mark Shields and… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 6:14 The undertold story of D.C.'s dames during the Civil War By PBS News Hour Journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts offers a different take on the Civil War era, focusing on the women who were involved in politics behind the scenes. Gwen Ifill talks to the author about her new book, “Capital Dames: The… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 12:12 Shields and Brooks on Pacific trade deal politics, Clinton and Rubio on the trail By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss this week’s news, including the potential domestic and global effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, defining the role of Congress in the Iran… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 8:03 News Wrap: Obama urges Senate to vote on Lynch confirmation By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama hosted Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the White House, and addressed a list of issues, including the way GOP leaders are handling one of his main cabinet appointments. Also, financial leaders from… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 5:13 What's next for Obama's immigration actions in court? By PBS News Hour In November, President Obama announced new executive actions on U.S. immigration policy; 26 states then sued the president for what they say is an overstep of his Constitutional authority. Today, a panel of federal judges in New Orleans heard arguments… Continue watching
Apr 17 #IWishMyTeacherKnew offers insight into minds of students By Colleen Shalby In an effort to learn more about her third grade students, Colorado-based teacher Kyle Schwartz prompted them to tell her: what I wish my teacher knew. Continue reading
Apr 17 Column: Why the STEM gender gap is overblown By Denise Cummins Women are capable of doing well in STEM fields traditionally dominated by men, and they should not be hindered from pursuing careers in such fields. But women, argues psychologist Denise Cummins, also should not be ashamed if their interests differ… Continue reading
Apr 17 Army shutting down wounded warrior transition care units By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — For the second time in two years, the U.S. Army is shutting down a number of the specialized medical units that were set up at military bases around the country to help care for severely wounded warriors returning… Continue reading
Apr 17 U.S. senator says it's time to put a woman on the $20 bill By Holly Ramer, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — The first woman to serve as both governor and U.S. senator is backing a campaign to put a female face on the $20 bill. Continue reading
Apr 17 Gyrocopter flew 'under the radar,' Homeland chief says By Erica Werner, Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Florida postal carrier charged Thursday with two federal crimes for steering his small gyrocopter through protected Washington airspace "literally flew under the radar" to the lawn of the Capitol, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said as key… Continue reading