Sep 15 GM ignition switch death toll likely to climb above 19 people By Murrey Jacobson General Motors may have so far only acknowledged 13 driver deaths due to its multiple problems with ignition switches and air bags, but the independent compensation administrator hired by the company said today there are at least 19 deaths likely… Continue reading
Sep 15 Thousands risk losing aid for health care premiums By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Thousands of consumers risk losing financial aid for health care premiums under President Barack Obama's law unless they clear up lingering questions about their incomes, administration officials said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 15 Marriott gives guests a tip – Don’t forget to thank the maid By Nora Daly Beginning this week, envelopes will be placed in rooms at participating Marriott hotels across the United States and Canada, encouraging guests to leave a gratuity for the housekeeping staff each night. Continue reading
Sep 15 Two Vietnam veterans receive the Medal of Honor By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Monday a grateful nation honors the acts of valor by two Vietnam War soldiers who risked their lives to protect fellow troops. Continue reading
Sep 15 DOJ launches pilot program to counter violent extremists By Associated Press Attorney General Eric Holder says in a video message released Monday that the pilot programs will involve religious leaders, prosecutors and community representatives. Continue reading
Sep 15 Stop pretending you know what the Export-Import Bank is By Simone Pathe You've heard of it. It has something to do with jobs, and maybe Boeing. But what exactly is the Export-Import Bank, and what are its prospects for survival beyond its Sept. 30 expiration date?… Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Sept. 14, 2014 By PBS News Hour On this edition of NewsHour Weekend for Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, British Prime Minister David Cameron says he will make Islamic State militants pay for the beheading of aid worker David Haines. Later, why are so few of America's top… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch Why few women are leading America’s newsrooms By PBS News Hour Women hold few positions of authority in newsrooms across the United States, according to a Nieman report published earlier this week. Some experts say this disparity could have far-reaching impacts for consumers of the mainstream media. Anna Griffin, a reporter… Continue watching
Sep 14 FDA considers ban on electric shock devices used to curb self-harm By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Self-injury is one of the most difficult behaviors associated with autism and other developmental or intellectual disabilities, and a private facility outside Boston that takes on some of the hardest-to-treat cases is embroiled in a major debate: Should it use… Continue reading
Sep 14 White House still seeking coalition to fight Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria By Charles Babington, Lara Jakes, Associated Press The White House said Sunday it will find countries willing to send combat troops to fight Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq, but it's too early to identify them. Continue reading