Dec 10 Watch 5:39 News Wrap: Detroit emerges from bankruptcy By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge approved plans for the city of Detroit to shed $7 billion of its $18 billion in debt, clearing the way for an end to the largest municipal bankruptcy in history. Also, a… Continue watching
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Dec 10 Watch 6:54 Using Medicaid dollars to expand long-term care choices in Michigan By PBS News Hour Most Medicaid funds for long-term care go to nursing homes, but waiver programs give low-income seniors and younger adults with disabilities alternative options to get care in more home-like settings. The NewsHour's Cat Wise reports on a program in Michigan… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 8:01 Is torture effective for gathering intelligence? - Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 7:20 On eve of shutdown deadline, Congress has a trillion-dollar divide By PBS News Hour House Speaker John Boehner announced a budget deal just a day before the deadline for a possible federal government shutdown. The Republican-written bill has no sign of past shutdown flashpoints, but it doesn't mean everyone is happy. Political editor Lisa… Continue watching
Dec 10 Nearly 100 more school shootings since Sandy Hook, report says By Anna Christiansen Schools in the United States have seen almost one school shooting a week since Dec. 15, 2012, when Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, according to a new report. Continue reading
Dec 10 12 Days of NewsHour: Judy's favorite recipe By Margaret Myers The holidays are a busy time of year. But don't be the one who brings store-bought baked goods to your holiday party. NewsHour's got you covered. Continue reading
Dec 10 CIA tries to discredit Senate's investigation By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Top spies past and present campaigned Wednesday to discredit the Senate's investigation into the CIA's harrowing torture practices after 9/11, battling to define the historical record and deter potential legal action around the world. Continue reading
Dec 10 The Social Security and Medicare gotcha that makes contributing to your HSA illegal By Philip Moeller Philip Moeller considers a question from a reader who's old enough to collect maximum benefits from Social Security. When he files, though, he'll also get Medicare. And because he's still working, that'll spell trouble for his Health Savings Account. Continue reading
Dec 10 Lawmakers wary of genetically modified foods By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The food industry is likely to find a receptive Congress come January in its fight against mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods. Continue reading