Mar 04 What's your vice? Tell NewsHour By Colleen Shalby [View the story "What's your vice?" on Storify] What's your vice? Share yours with @NewsHour and see what others had to say. The dreary days of February are coming to a close, and we can’t say we’re sad. Continue reading
Mar 04 Supreme Court skeptical of IQ scores in deciding execution By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Supreme Court The Supreme Court indicated Monday that states should look beyond an intelligence test score in borderline cases of mental disability to determine whether a death row inmate is eligible to be executed. Twelve years… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch News Wrap: EPA offers new rules on cutting sulfur levels in gasoline By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 Marcia Coyle explains today's Supreme Court arguments on IQ and the death penalty By Marcia Coyle Twelve years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, held that the execution of mentally retarded persons violated the Constitution. On Monday, the justices returned to this area of the law to examine how one state determines who… Continue reading
Mar 03 Towns lose battle over housing laws aimed at undocumented immigrants By Ellen Rolfes The U.S. Supreme Court rejected requests to review appeals from towns in Texas and Pennsylvania over lower court rulings against local housing laws that targeted undocumented immigrants. Continue reading
Mar 03 Yes, you can cash in on multiple exes' Social Security benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff Larry Kotlikoff exposes yet another peculiarity of our nation's Social Security system that allows a spouse to live off the largest benefits package of multiple ex-spouses. Continue reading
Mar 03 Twitter Chat: What do unions have to offer today's workers? By Bridget Shirvell In this week's #NewsHourChats, we'll discuss unions in the United States. Join us on Twitter. Continue reading
Mar 03 Quiz: How well do you know this winter's weather? By Vanessa Dennis, Elizabeth Shell, Frank Bi The latest bout of winter's fury is causing canceled flights, icy roads and mounds of fresh snow in need of shoveling as it rolls into the South and East after pummeling Texas to Tennessee with heavy sleet. Are you a… Continue reading
Mar 03 Quiz: How well do you know notable women? By Thaisi Da Silva, Elizabeth Jones To commemorate the contributions of women both past and present, the PBS NewsHour has created a quiz to test your knowledge about notable women. Continue reading
Mar 03 U.S. cancels presidential delegation to the Paralympic Games in Russia By Associated Press White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says President Barack Obama still supports the U.S. athletes participating and wishes them success. Continue reading