Nov 28 Renewed debate on security vs. privacy in U.S. following Paris attacks By Erica Werner, Associated Press The Paris attacks have renewed debate on the U.S. government's post-Sept. 11 domestic surveillance laws, leading to efforts to revive the issue on Capitol Hill and handing Marco Rubio an opening against Ted Cruz in the Republican presidential race. Continue reading
Nov 28 GOP rhetoric on Muslims seen as having little political cost By Associated Press Some leading Republican presidential candidates seem to view Muslims as fair game for increasingly harsh words they might use with more caution against any other group for fear of the political cost. Continue reading
Nov 28 Carson visits camp for Syrian refugees under heavy security By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said Saturday, after visiting a camp for Syrian refugees, that the displaced should be absorbed by Middle Eastern countries, with the international community sending aid and "encouragement" to the host nations. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 11:57 Shields and Brooks on protesting police shootings, sizing up GOP contenders By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss protests in Chicago against the killing of Laquan McDonald and lethal force by police, how the Paris attacks have affected the fight against the… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 3:47 GOP 2016 candidates face critical moment as field tightens By PBS News Hour It's been eight months since the first Republican campaign for the 2016 presidential election kicked off, and the race among the many candidates is starting to come into focus. Political director Lisa Desjardins takes a look at how the field… Continue watching
Nov 27 Presidential contenders differ sharply on climate change By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders calls climate change the greatest threat to national security. Front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton promises to install more than 500 million solar panels across the country. On the Republican side, Jeb Bush would phase… Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 1:27 225 Years of Presidential Thanksgiving meals By PBS News Hour Since George Washington proclaimed the first public day of Thanksgiving, 44 presidents have eaten their way through the holiday. In our NewsHour shares of the day, a look at some especially memorable menus and incidents. Continue watching
Nov 26 Trump called out for appearing to mock disability By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- An advocacy group is offering Donald Trump sensitivity training after he appeared to mock a reporter with a disability in a South Carolina speech. Continue reading
Nov 26 Which schools are on Malia Obama's college list? By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Michelle Obama's message for high school seniors fretting about their college prospects is simple. Do your research. Visit college campuses. Sit in on classes. Talk to professors, graduates and students. The first lady could just as well have been talking… Continue reading
Nov 26 Obama makes holiday appeal for acceptance of Syrian refugees By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama appealed anew on Thanksgiving Day for acceptance of Syrian refugees, saying "so much of our greatness comes from our generosity."… Continue reading