Feb 27 Fiery train wrecks put pressure on safety standards for oil transport By Joan Lowy, Associated Press The most serious oil train accident killed 47 people and destroyed the town center of Lac Megantic in Quebec, Canada, just across the border from Maine, in 2013. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 6:32 Black journalist Ethel Payne changed the national agenda with coverage of civil rights By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch 5:49 D.C. makes pot legal, with restrictions By PBS News Hour The District of Columbia joined Colorado, Alaska and Washington state in legalizing recreational use and possession of marijuana. Federal law still outlaws the drug, however, putting the nation’s capital at the high-profile crossroads of both state and federal laws. Gwen… Continue watching
Feb 26 Investigation finds federal employee rearranged flights for air marshal trysts By Anna Sillers What began as an internal investigation of harassment by a Federal Air Marshal program specialist has turned into a larger investigation of rearranged flights for favors or “sexual trysts,” possibly leaving high-risk flights without air marshals. Continue reading
Feb 26 Twitter chat: Tech support for caregivers and older adults By Nora Daly Whether it is a website, gadget or the latest iPhone app, technology is available to simplify almost every part of daily life. What recent innovations help caregivers and older adults?… Continue reading
Feb 26 5 things you should know about 'net neutrality' By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Netflix, Twitter and Internet activists have won. Big cable has lost. At least until the federal courts get involved, when everything could change. Five things you need to know about the Federal Communications Commission's vote Thursday to enforce "net neutrality"… Continue reading
Feb 26 Top dog: Labrador retriever remains America's favorite breed By Zachary Treu You have spoken, people of America: For an astounding 24th consecutive year, the most popular breed of dog in the United States is the Labrador retriever, according to rankings released by the American Kennel Club today. Nipping at the… Continue reading
Feb 26 Susan Rice and Samantha Power to attend AIPAC conference By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a move that may ease — or exacerbate — spiraling tensions with Israel over a potential Iran nuclear deal, the White House has decided against snubbing America's leading pro-Israel lobby and will send President Barack Obama's national… Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: FBI arrests two who planned to join the Islamic State group By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 7:44 Art empowers and preserves Houston community By PBS News Hour Two decades ago, Houston’s Third Ward was struggling with crime, drugs and abandoned homes. Back then, Rick Lowe was one of many artists who bought and transformed area row houses into spaces for work, exhibition and as art itself, bringing… Continue watching