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
Apr 16 Watch 53:43 PBS NewsHour full episode April 16, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, we take a closer look at the European Union’s anti-trust action against Google. Also: A change of tone toward nuns at the Vatican, why it’s so hard to get off welfare today, what we learned from… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 14:55 'There was no playbook' for handling the Oklahoma City bombing By PBS News Hour At the 20th anniversary, we look back at the Oklahoma City bombing. Public television station OETA shares reflections from survivors and victims’ families, and Judy Woodruff talks to former Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick, former Director of Homeland Security of… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 6:13 NHL stars pass the puck to inner city youth By PBS News Hour In Washington, team members of the NHL’s Washington Capitals are hitting the ice with underserved kids through an urban outreach program. Players from both the Capitals and the Fort Dupont Cannons reflect on the on- and off-the-rink benefits of the… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 5:39 Is Google's search engine dominance hurting EU consumers? By PBS News Hour In response to the EU’s charges that Google uses its search engine dominance to favor Google Shopping, the company said shopping results have not harmed the competition nor innovation. Gwen Ifill talks to the European Union’s Commissioner for Competition Margrethe… Continue watching