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Emergency 911 call on smartphone, mobile phone, close up

Health Jun 18

911 services unavailable in Massachusetts during statewide outage

By Associated Press

Nation Jun 08

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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

Scene of a shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York
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

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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

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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…

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Sep 28

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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…

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Sep 23

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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…

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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…

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Sep 09

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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…

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