Nov 22 Watch 'Above the law': Responding to domestic violence on Indian reservations By Stephen Fee Native women in the U.S. face some of the highest levels of violence of any group. The Justice Department says acts of sexual assault against Native American women are most frequently committed by non-Indian men, who are generally immune to… Continue watching
Nov 22 Holder urges calm ahead of Ferguson decision By Associated Press With a decision by a Ferguson, Missouri, grand jury believed to be imminent, Attorney General Eric Holder is exhorting police across the nation to prepare appropriately for demonstrations and "minimize needless confrontation" with protesters. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch In changing publishing world, Miami Book Fair celebrates old-fashioned tech and face time with writers By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch Article on brutal sexual assault provokes investigation at the University of Virginia By PBS News Hour A story in Rolling Stone details the gang rape of an 18-year-old student by seven men at a fraternity house at the University of Virginia. Journalist Sabrina Erdely says that the young woman reported the assault to the administration but… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch Republicans insist Obama has gone too far with action shielding millions from deportation By PBS News Hour President Obama announced his plan to shield nearly 5 million immigrants from deportation, and focus instead on deporting undocumented criminals and those who have entered the country recently. Republicans expressed their disapproval, including Speaker of the House John Boehner, who… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch News Wrap: Buffalo races to clear several feet of snow before rain By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the city of Buffalo, New York, braced for warming temperatures, rain and potential flooding after being buried by a storm that dumped up to 7 feet of snow. More than 30 roofs have collapsed from… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch How immigrants are reacting to Obama's action By PBS News Hour President Obama’s address detailing immigration reform brought strong responses from both supporters and those opposed to his plan. Beyond Capitol Hill, we asked documented and undocumented immigrants to express their reactions. Continue watching
Nov 21 Uber's boys club is what's wrong with Silicon Valley By Vivek Wadhwa Uber is one of the most hated companies in the technology industry, writes Vivek Wadhwa. But its disrepute is largely because of its arrogance and frat-boy behavior—not only its business practices. And this behavior is only slowing the company down. Continue reading
Nov 21 Internet TV startup Aereo files for Chapter 11 banktuptcy By Joshua Barajas Following an unfavorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sided with TV networks, startup Internet company Aereo said Friday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Continue reading
Nov 21 Jonathan Gruber: Success of insurance marketplaces hinges on competition By Simone Pathe The second year of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is now underway. This year, more insurers are participating in health insurance marketplaces, and if evidence from last year is any indication, increased competition should result in lower premiums. Continue reading