Sep 22 Petraeus apologizes for giving classified info to mistress By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus apologized to Congress on Tuesday for sharing classified information with his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. It was his first public testimony before lawmakers since resigning as CIA director. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 10:30 What Walker's campaign bow out means for the GOP race By PBS News Hour Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced he was dropping out of the presidential race after falling behind in the polls. Gwen Ifill discusses Walker’s decision with Susan Page of USA Today and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, plus Ben… Continue watching
Sep 21 Scott Walker drops out of 2016 presidential race By Scott Bauer, Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Scott Walker abandoned his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday, exiting the race that saw him rise to front-runner and fall to afterthought in a matter of months. Continue reading
Sep 21 Donald Trump held a live Twitter chat. What could possibly go wrong? By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump decided to do a live Twitter chat from the outlet’s New York City office to reach voters through social media. Continue reading
Sep 21 U.S. weighs abstention on Cuba embargo vote at UN for first time By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the United States may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba without a fight, The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 25:08 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode September 20, 2015 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, September 20th, the United States announces it will increase the number of refugees it takes in, and, how Syrian refugee families are starting over in Germany. Also, Time for School in Brazil: Living in poverty… Continue watching
Sep 20 Will candidates get in the way of GOP's quest to broaden appeal? By Kevin Freking, Julie Pace, Associated Press For GOP leaders, the 2016 campaign offered a chance at redemption and fresh pitch to minorities, gays, women and others beyond the traditional core supporters. But it hasn't unfolded according to the hierarchy's hoped-for script, with some high-profile candidates inviting… Continue reading
Sep 20 Fiorina promises a fight for GOP nomination By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press "I am a fearless fighter. I will not falter. I have been tested and I will fight this fight," said Fiorina, one of five GOP presidential candidates to address the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 20 Obama: Women made the civil rights movement happen By Darlene Superville, Associated Press To President Barack Obama, women of the civil rights movement were "the thinkers and the doers" whose toil and sacrifice benefited everyone in the country. Continue reading