Apr 28 Watch 9:06 Supreme Court considers whether it’s time for nationwide same-sex marriage By PBS News Hour Today the Supreme Court tackled a highly anticipated and historic case that could set the definition of marriage in the U.S. The justices heard arguments on whether all states must allow same-sex marriage, and if not, whether states must recognize… Continue watching
Apr 28 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to run for president By Associated Press Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, presenting a liberal challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
Apr 28 Obama pledges help for Baltimore after riots By Nora Daly and Associated Press President Barack Obama is pledging the federal government's help to respond to riots that have broken out in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Continue reading
Apr 28 Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy joined conservative colleagues in asking skeptical questions Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:21 How will gay marriage play as a GOP campaign issue for 2016? By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report about Republicans’ reactions to the debate on gay marriage, whether questions about foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation has become a liability for Hillary… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 9:17 Two families, opposite views of Kentucky’s gay marriage legal fight By PBS News Hour On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear cases from four states that currently have gay marriage bans: Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. The NewsHour talked to two different Kentucky families whose personal stories launched the court case. Continue watching
Apr 27 What are the possible outcomes for gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The number of states allowing same-sex marriage has grown rapidly. Today, same-sex couples can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Here's a look at what is now before the Supreme Court, and the status of same-sex marriage… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 26, 2015 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, April 26th, 2015, devastation in Nepal following a powerful earthquake and aftershocks that killed more than 2,500 people, tensions in Baltimore, Maryland, rise following a day of protests over the death of a young African… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 1:49 Comedian in Chief? See Obama’s zingers from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner By PBS News Hour Saturday night was the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an event honoring Washington journalists for their work. But it's better known as the night when the Commander in Chief tries to become the Comedian in Chief. Here are some of the… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch: Obama cracks jokes at White House Correspondents’ dinner By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A presidential election just getting into gear provided President Barack Obama plenty of new material to work with on the night he describes as Washington celebrating itself. Continue reading