Jan 13 Poll finds most Americans want GMO food labels By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Two thirds of Americans support labeling of genetically modified ingredients on food packages, even if they may not read them, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. Continue reading
Jan 13 Study suggests some men don't know meaning of 'rape' By Colleen Shalby A recent study found that nearly one-third of college male participants said they would “force a woman to [have] sexual intercourse.” When asked if they would “rape a woman,” that number dwindled to 14 percent. Continue reading
Jan 13 New York City ends solitary confinement for prisoners under 21 By Shehryar Nabi New York City will prohibit solitary confinement for inmates under the age of 21, shifting away from its previous policy. Continue reading
Jan 13 The case for having just one kid By Wendy Thomas Russell For the first five years of my daughter’s life, I was frequently told that I should consider having more children. I was still in my early 30s, after all, and had no fertility issues holding me back. “Don’t you at… Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 7:22 Investing in America's cultural capital By PBS News Hour The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities turn 50 this year. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Jane Chu of the NEA and William “Bro” Adams of the NEH about the contributions artists and humanists make… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 8:23 How can Washington bridge its 'Partisan Divide'? By PBS News Hour Former congressmen Martin Frost, a Democrat, and Tom Davis, a Republican, say that money, media and gerrymandering are at the root of American political polarization. They join Judy Woodruff to discuss their new book, “The Partisan Divide,” and some suggestions… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 53:42 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 12, 2015 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, we explore why Yemen is a hotbed for jihadism. Also: Rising anti-semitism in France prompts more Jews to leave for Israel, holding India’s police forces accountable in the fight against human trafficking, how the oil price… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 5:28 How automakers and car buyers are responding to low gas prices By PBS News Hour Since last year’s Detroit Auto Show, gas prices have dropped by nearly a third. With the new lower prices, demand has gone up for big new SUVs and sedans, but automakers have also switched gears to develop more fuel-efficient cars. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 9:52 News Wrap: Islamic State supporters hack U.S. military social media accounts By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, social media sites belonging to the U.S. Central Command’s were hacked by a group who said they acted on behalf of the Islamic State. Threats against members of the military were posted on the @CENTCOM… Continue watching
Jan 12 'Close but no cigar' for SpaceX rocket bumpy landing By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy On Saturday, SpaceX's fifth resupply capsule successfully docked at the ISS. But part of the mission was a flop. Continue reading