Jun 18 Watch 24:50 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 18, 2016 By Michael D. Regan On Saturday's edition of PBS NewsHour Weekend, victims of last week's mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub are laid to rest and fears in Belgium over an imminent terrorist attack leads to charges against three people in the country. Later,… Continue watching
Jun 18 Activists look to build on momentum of Sanders campaign By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Whatever happens with Bernie Sanders and the race for president, his supporters say one thing is certain: Their movement will continue. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:11 After assassination, what's at stake with Brexit vote? By PBS News Hour The suspected murderer of the British member of parliament who was killed this week appeared in court today. Authorities say his motive may have been the member’s position on whether the U.K. should stay with the European Union, which is… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 4:08 What will happen in Afghanistan as Obama leaves office? By PBS News Hour There is still a debate about how many U.S. troops should remain in Afghanistan 15 years after 9/11. President Barack Obama plans to cut the number of troops by almost half. Reuters reporter Phil Stewart joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss… Continue watching
Jun 18 Uphill battle to get seasonal farmworkers health insurance By Alejandra Cancino, Associated Press Farmworkers, living in the United States legally through the H-2A visa program, must be insured, like most U.S. citizens and legal residents. But reaching them is an uphill battle. Continue reading
Jun 18 Obama urges parents to teach children to cherish differences By Michael D. Regan and Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama asked parents Saturday to teach their children to love, not hate, and to appreciate differences as something to cherish, not fear. Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump's 'Mexican' label against judge brings up word's history By Michael D. Regan and Russell Contreras, Associated Press The term "Mexican" describes a nationality for a people of a country south of the U.S, but it also has been used as a slur against U.S.-born Latinos as a way to dehumanize them and dismiss them as foreigners. Continue reading
Jun 18 Democrats to give Trump 'rude awakening' in summer campaigning By Lisa Lerer and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Donald Trump's unconventional campaign is about to feel the heat of political organization from Democrats. Continue reading
Jun 18 Ryan says Republicans should follow 'conscience' on Trump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republican lawmakers should follow their conscience in deciding whether or not to support Donald Trump, the GOP's presumptive nominee for president. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: Iraqi leader declares 'victory' in Fallujah; British mourn murdered politician By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, after a month-long campaign, Iraqi special forces pushed into the heart of Fallujah for the first time since it was seized by the Islamic State in 2014; Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the… Continue watching