May 20 Watch How the AT&T-DIRECTV merger affects consumers By PBS News Hour AT&T, the second largest wireless provider in the nation, announced its purchase of satellite television giant DIRECTV for nearly $50 billion. The companies said the takeover will allow for more bundling of mobile, TV and Internet plans, and they will… Continue watching
May 20 Watch In 'Haunted Empire,' a look at life at Apple after Steve Jobs By PBS News Hour It's been a little more than two years since the founder and creative force behind Apple died at age 56. What does the transition of leadership mean for the future of one of the most iconic American tech companies? Hari… Continue watching
May 20 Watch NIH orders scientists to test new drugs on animals of both sexes By PBS News Hour The National Institutes of Health announced that it will require scientists to test new drugs on both male and female animals. Until now, most early trials have been conducted on males. Judy Woodruff joins Dr. Janine Clayton of National Institutes… Continue watching
May 20 Heroin seizures on the rise in Northeast By Jordan Vesey The supply and demand for heroin along the East Coast has skyrocketed in recent years with New York City once again at the center of a sophisticated nationwide distribution network. Continue reading
May 20 Walt Disney's original pitch for Disneyland released By Justin Scuiletti "In these pages is proffered a glimpse into this great adventure ... a preview of what the visitor will find in DISNEYLAND." Those words, written by Walt Disney, adorn the first page of a pitch to gain funding for his… Continue reading
May 20 GM recalls an additional 2.42 million vehicles By Justin Scuiletti General Motors announced Tuesday that it is issuing a recall for an additional 2.42 million vehicles, taking on another $200 million in cost. The new recalls raise the total number in 2014 to more than 15 million vehicles… Continue reading
May 20 DOJ: Credit Suisse guilty plea a warning to foreign banks that aid in U.S. tax evasion By Marcy Gordon, Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Credit Suisse AG's guilty plea and $2.6 billion payment in a high-profile case brought by the Justice Department are being held out as a warning to foreign banks believed to be helping U.S. taxpayers conceal assets. Continue reading
May 19 Watch Sen. Warren takes on Washington to give working class Americans 'A Fighting Chance' By PBS News Hour Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her new memoir, “A Fighting Chance,” in which she criticizes the big banks and Washington politicians for weakening America’s middle class. Warren advocates for a hike in the minimum wage to ensure… Continue watching
May 19 Watch Which comes first, hydrogen-powered cars or the fueling stations? By PBS News Hour After spending more than a decade and billions of dollars on developing zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, carmakers are planning to release their models in California. But despite the state’s large demand for cars and tough air quality standards, California… Continue watching
May 19 Watch News Wrap: Credit Suisse enters plea deal in tax evasion case By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, banking giant Credit Suisse admitted to helping wealthy Americans dodge taxes as part of a federal plea deal. The bank will pay $2.8 billion in penalties. Also, the Balkans suffered the worst flooding in more… Continue watching