Feb 10 Syrian peace talks resume in Switzerland amid closed-door accusations By Justin Scuiletti Newly-resumed peace talks in Geneva between the Syrian government and opposition got off to a shaky start Monday, the AP reports, as both sides traded accusations before even meeting face-to-face. Separate closed-door meetings were held by the United Nations’… Continue reading
Feb 09 What we're watching Sunday By Kayla Ruble PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from new Snowden revelations to empty seats in Sochi. Continue reading
Feb 08 Same-sex married couples to receive more privileges in federal court By Kayla Ruble The U.S. Justice Department will extend new rights to same-sex married couples, according to excerpts released from a speech by Attorney General Eric Holder. Continue reading
Feb 08 Which American municipalities have filed for bankruptcy? By Kevin Loria, Elisabeth Ponsot Across the country, from Vallejo, Calif. to Detroit, Mich., some cities that cannot repay their debts have taken the extreme step of declaring municipal bankruptcy. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch Cities in financial straits weigh bankruptcy By PBS News Hour A wave of bankruptcies is moving across the country as cities try to manage crushing debt from pension obligations. NewsHour Weekend reports from Vallejo, Calif., with a cautionary tale for cities that are looking to bankruptcy as the solution. Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch News Wrap: Signing the farm bill, Obama praises bipartisan compromise By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama signed into law a new five-year farm bill, costing $956 billion, that keeps most subsidies in tact but cuts food assistance by $800 million. Also, Montana’s Lt. Gov. John Walsh was named to… Continue watching
Feb 07 Statue of naked, sleepwalking man provokes controversy at women's college By Ruth Tam A realistic sculpture that depicts an older white male sleepwalking in white underwear has provoked controversy on the Wellesley College campus, with some calling it potentially “traumatizing” to female students and Wellesley residents who have suffered sexual assaults. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch As Leno exits 'Tonight,' late night TV seeks younger viewers By PBS News Hour After 22 years, Jay Leno will offer his final monologue as host of “The Tonight Show” Thursday. Leno took over the iconic late night television show from Johnny Carson in 1992; now he passes the job on to fellow comedian… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch News Wrap: Senate GOP blocks renewal of long-term jobless benefits By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Senate Democrats fell short by one vote to limit debate on a bill that would restore benefits to Americans who have been unemployed for six months or more. Also, the American Heart Association released its… Continue watching
Feb 06 Jay Leno to take his final bow on 'Tonight Show' By Chelsea Coatney "Tonight Show" viewers will say goodbye to comedy legend Jay Leno Thursday night. Continue reading