Sep 09 Watch 7:14 Standing up Afghan army is like 'trying to build an airplane while in flight,' says top U.S. general By PBS News Hour U.S. and coalition forces have been in Afghanistan for 15 years since the 9/11 attacks. Though their numbers have drastically decreased as the U.S. has trained Afghan security forces, it is not easy to build an army in the middle… Continue watching
Sep 09 Green Party nominee to return to North Dakota for protest-related charges By Associated Press Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein says she'll return to North Dakota to face charges for spray-painting construction equipment in protest of the Dakota Access pipeline. Continue reading
Sep 09 Facebook co-founder promises to pledge $20 million to defeat Trump By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press With a new promise of $20 million to help defeat Donald Trump, billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz becomes one of the top Democratic donors of the election. Continue reading
Sep 09 Only a few weeks of Zika funding remain, CDC says By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The head of the government's fight against the Zika virus warned that the country is "about to see a bunch of kids born with microcephaly" in the coming months. Continue reading
Sep 09 Louisiana governor asks Congress for $2 billion for flood recovery By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said the money is needed for housing, economic development and public works after the August flooding caused more than $8.7 billion in damage. Continue reading
Sep 09 House passes legislation that allows families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The legislation puts Congress on a collision course with President Barack Obama on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the attacks. Continue reading
Sep 09 Supreme Court calls audible on Michigan's straight-party voting ban By David Eggert, Associated Press The court's decision means Michigan voters will still be able to use the popular straight-ticket option, which allows them to support all candidates from one party with a single mark. Continue reading
Sep 09 House conservatives serve notice to Ryan — and Clinton By Erica Werner, Associated Press House conservatives look determined to advance impeachment procedures for the IRS director, despite misgivings by Republicans, and to continue an investigation into Hillary Clinton's email issues. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 56:38 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, the candidates trade barbs on foreign policy after a town hall on what it takes to be commander in chief. We explore how the next president might approach Russian relations. Also: Donald Trump’s refusal to release… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 10:23 How would the candidates navigate high-stakes ties with Russia? By PBS News Hour What kind of relations should the U.S. have with Russia and President Vladimir Putin? It’s a question that could affect the future of the Syrian conflict and European security, and the two candidates have strikingly different takes. Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching