May 02 Photo finish: Racing through 140 years of the Kentucky Derby By Justin Scuiletti Saturday marks the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is a one-and-a-quarter mile stakes race in which three-year-old thoroughbred horses compete and has been held annually since 1875. The race is the first leg of what is known… Continue reading
May 02 Subway derails in New York City By News Desk Video by the Associated Press A New York City subway derailed in Queens Friday, sending four to the hospital and leaving more than a dozen with minor injuries. The middle six cars of the eight-car express F train… Continue reading
May 02 Watch Obama and Merkel speak about Russia, economic issues and spying By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 01 Watch How a national spike in incarcerations affects crime, cost and communities By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 01 Watch Does rise in military sexual assault reporting signal progress in the crisis? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 01 Watch News Wrap: Flooding may have triggered gas explosion at Florida jail By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 01 Original Rosie the Riveter plant saved from demolition By Margaret Myers A Michigan factory building that was once the home of World War II-era “Rosie the riveters” is being saved from the wrecking ball. Continue reading
May 01 OK, $15 an hour minimum wage in Seattle, but plus tips? By Tom Douglas Should Seattle waiters really receive a higher minimum wage when they earn tips on top of what's already the highest minimum wage in the country? Restaurant owner Tom Douglas, who voluntarily instituted a $15 wage for his cooks, doesn't think… Continue reading
May 01 Reports of military sexual assault rose 50 percent, Pentagon finds By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Reports of sexual assaults by members of the military rose 50 percent after the Pentagon began a vigorous campaign to get more victims to come forward, prompting defense officials to order a greater focus on prevention programs, including… Continue reading
May 01 Charity database offers wedding bliss of a different kind By Larisa Epatko When wedding season rolls around and that invitation to the nuptials arrives, it can be a mad dash to get the newlyweds just the right gift. Kendall Webb fondly remembers the Hummel porcelain figurine she received. “You’re supposed to put… Continue reading