Nation Jun 08 911 dispatchers are in short supply. In Missouri, cities are grappling with how to provide coverage without them Every second matters during an emergency, says April Heinze, 911 operational director for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), and not having enough people to answer calls means those seconds waiting add up quickly. By Gabrielle Hays
Nation May 19 Buffalo 911 dispatcher who allegedly hung up on shooting call put on leave A 911 dispatcher is on leave and may lose her job after allegedly hanging up on an supermarket employee hiding during this weekend's shooting rampage in Buffalo, New York. By Associated Press
Arts Mar 30 Watch 7:48 ‘The Mauritanian’ explores torture, abuse of former prisoner at Guantanamo Bay The military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, took its first 20 detainees in 2002. Despite various calls to shutter it, it still stands almost twenty years later. A new movie now tells the story of Mohamedou Slahi, who spent 14… By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin
Arts Jun 25 Watch 3:00 A Brief But Spectacular take on being a 911 dispatcher during COVID-19 Throughout the pandemic, the NewsHour has highlighted courageous front-line workers who are keeping the country running in the face of unprecedented hardship. Bridget Rhodes is one of these essential workers, a 911 dispatcher in Portland, Oregon, who has offered a…
Sep 30 Watch Understanding the rise of the Islamic State By PBS News Hour As a young man, Lawrence Wright first visited the Middle East when he taught English in Cairo. He has spent much of his life since reporting on the region -- documenting culture by sharing the stories of individuals. His new… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 10:37 Does the bill permitting lawsuits against governments set dangerous precedent? By PBS News Hour In a rare show of unity, 97 senators voted to override President Obama’s veto of a bill permitting families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia over its alleged support of the hijackers. The president has warned that it could… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 2:45 News Wrap: Tulsa officer charged with Terence Crutcher death turns herself in By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter in the death of an unarmed black man turned herself in before being released on a $50,000 bond. Also, Sen. Ted Cruz says he will vote for Donald… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 7:36 In restoring a century-old palace, a step toward rebuilding Afghanistan’s independence By PBS News Hour Nearly 100 years ago, Darulaman Palace rose as a symbol of modern, progressive, independent Afghanistan. The building has since deteriorated, and Afghanistan itself, shaken by war, is struggling to be self-sufficient. But the palace is being rebuilt, using all Afghan… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 7:38 Visiting the 9/11 memorials with those most closely affected By PBS News Hour There are three national memorials that honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. For some, they provide a mechanism of healing, for others, a chance to remember, and still for others, a way to understand the historical significance of that… Continue watching