Oct 03 Twitter Chat: The Value of Internships Photo by Flickr user Adam Fagen As internships become more prevalent in the workplace, there has been debate over their value. PBS NewsHour economic correspondent Paul Solman recently talked to some former interns about the worth of their… Continue reading
Oct 03 France's proposes 'anti-Amazon' bill to protect local bookstores Lawmakers in France are supporting a bill that restricts online retailers like Amazon from offering deals such as a 5 percent discounts and free deliveries. The legislation responds to 3,000 independent bookstores who say they can't compete with… Continue reading
Oct 03 Treasury warns of catastrophic consequences if debt ceiling isn't raised Photo by Flickr user Tyler Merbler The U.S Treasury warns that a failure to raise the debt ceiling would have devastating economic consequences that could lead to a recession as severe, or worse, than the events of 2008. Continue reading
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