Oct 03 Putin pushes for expanded Russian presence in Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will expand its presence in the Arctic, stating it was essential for the economic and security interests of the country. Continue reading
Oct 03 'Poop pills' may be key to curing gut infections The headline may have made you gag, but the unappetizing product may be a practical solution to a serious medical problem. Doctors have discovered a way to take the stool of healthy people and put them into pills that… Continue reading
Oct 03 #shutdown "Save us from the madness," says Senate Chaplain Barry Black in prayer opening today's session.— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 3, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 03 Tropical storm forms in Gulf of Mexico The AP is reporting that a tropical storm formed in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning, about 500 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm, named Karen, is moving north-northwest at 13 mph with wind… Continue reading
Oct 03 Reality show targets youth in violence-rattled Iraq By Larisa Epatko You don't often hear "reality show" and "Iraq" in the same sentence. But one that takes place in the Middle Eastern country is aimed at promoting diversity and peacekeeping among youth. Continue reading
Oct 03 What we're watching Thursday Good morning! Stay with us throughout the day as we update these stories and more on the Rundown and the PBS NewsHour broadcast. The government shutdown is now in its third day. Last night, Speaker Boehner and House Minority… Continue reading
Oct 02 White House meeting on shutdown produces no solution The White House meeting between President Obama and top congressional leaders has come to a close with no solution, the AP reports. The meeting included Speaker of the House John Boehner, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry… Continue reading
Oct 02 Judy Woodruff featured in new 'Women Rule' series By News Desk PBS NewsHour has long known women rule. After all, our co-anchors and our executive producer are all women. Still, it's nice to see others recognizing the sentiment. POLITICO, in partnership with Google and The Tory Burch Foundation, recently began a… Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch Remembering Tom Clancy, 66, blockbuster novelist of high-tech spy thrillers Remembering Tom Clancy, 66, blockbuster novelist of high-tech spy thrillers… Continue watching
Oct 02 #michaeljackson BREAKING: Jury rejects claim that concert promoter was negligent in hiring doctor who killed Jackson.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2013… Continue reading