Feb 18 U.S. olive oil producers urge Congress to impose stricter import standards By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Need olive oil? American shoppers are more likely to pick a European brand, which is cheaper and viewed as more authentic than U.S.-produced olive oil. But U.S. producers contend that "extra virgin" olive oil from Europe may not be as… Continue reading
Feb 18 Drug smugglers have a new cargo: cheap prescription meds from Mexico By Lorne Matalon, Fronteras In borderland Texas, a widespread lack of health insurance is linked to poverty and high rates of diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Cheaper prescription drugs to treat these conditions are available across the border in Mexico. Continue reading
Feb 18 Medical bills related to suicide aren't covered by some insurers, despite rules By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Dealing with the aftermath of a suicide or attempted suicide is stressful enough. But some health plans make a harrowing experience worse by refusing to cover medical costs for injuries that are related to suicide—even though experts say that in… Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch North Carolina coal ash spill raises questions about enforcement of environmental regulations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch Mistrial in Jordan Davis murder case revives debate on race and self-defense By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 17 Unemployment overtakes political gridlock as America's biggest worry By Simone Pathe Nearly a quarter of Americans cite unemployment as the country’s biggest concern in the February poll, up from 16 percent in January. Continue reading
Feb 17 NBC post-race interview with skier Bode Miller raises questions of media best practices By Justin Scuiletti After claiming an Olympic bronze medal in Sunday’s super-G event, U.S. skier Bode Miller’s victory was quickly overshadowed by his post-race interview with NBC reporter Christin Cooper. Continue reading
Feb 17 Five years later, what did the stimulus bill accomplish? By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The costly $787 billion spending bill that President Barack Obama signed into law soon after taking office boosted the economy and helped avoid another Great Depression, the White House said in a status report on Monday's fifth anniversary of the… Continue reading
Feb 17 Librarians find new purpose helping uninsured navigate health care By Elana Gordon, WHYY What can’t librarians do? Many are now becoming health insurance guides. Continue reading
Feb 17 Remembering Lincoln on Washington's birthday By Travis Daub Happy Presidents Day. Unless you're Abe Lincoln, that is. As Hari Sreenivasan explained on Sunday's PBS NewsHour Weekend, the third Monday in February doesn't officially recognize the Great Emancipator. Instead, it's in the books as "Washington's Birthday." There is… Continue reading