Dec 02 Watch 2:51 Will immigration conflict derail Congress' year-end to-do list? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 5:31 News Wrap: Al-Shabaab kills dozens in Kenya By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, al-Shabaab militants carried out a mass killing of non-muslims in Kenya, leaving 36 dead. The attack was in retaliation for the presence of Kenyan troops in Somalia. Also, a major cable failure in downtown Detroit… Continue watching
Dec 02 Facebook and ABC News launch first social media newscast By Anna Sillers Starting this week, Facebook users may have noticed “Facecast,” a one-minute video update of world news hosted by ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir. The partnership is the first of its kind -- a short newscast exclusively for a… Continue reading
Dec 02 Does Monopoly's Atlantic City still exist? By Ruth Tam Americans know the Monopoly board. But how familiar are they with the city it's modeled after? A tour of Atlantic City and a conversation with Mayor Don Guardian reveal just how much "America's favorite playground" has changed since it inspired… Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on domestic violence in professional sports By News Desk The Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday will hold a hearing on domestic violence in professional sports. Continue reading
Dec 02 Widespread power outage hits Detroit By Colleen Shalby A massive power outage hit downtown Detroit this morning, affecting 100 of the city’s buildings, including fire stations. Continue reading
Dec 02 EEOC takes aim at wellness programs increasingly offered by employers By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Do it or else. Increasingly, that’s the approach taken by employers who are offering financial incentives for workers to take part in wellness programs that incorporate screenings that measure blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index, among other things. Continue reading
Dec 02 Ashton Carter tops Obama's short list for Pentagon chief By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is weighing a slimmed-down list of candidates to become his next defense secretary, as top contenders pull their names from consideration for what is typically a highly sought-after Cabinet spot. Continue reading
Dec 01 Watch 8:27 'Happy Valley' examines Sandusky scandal aftermath, religion of football at Penn State By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:04 Philadelphia schools aim to innovate to escape crisis By PBS News Hour Continue watching