Oct 06 Trump, once a data skeptic, spending millions on data By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press With Election Day swiftly approaching, the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is spending millions of dollars on data and digital services in an effort to land donations and win over voters. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 15:13 What’s next for U.S. involvement in Syria? By PBS News Hour The French government announced on Wednesday a renewed push for a Syrian cease-fire, following the end of a U.S.-Russia deal. As Washington grapples with what to do next, a humanitarian catastrophe mounts in Aleppo. For more on the conflict, Judy… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: Obama praises Paris climate agreement By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama praised the Paris climate agreement, set to take effect next month, as “the best possible shot to save the one planet that we’ve got.” Also, the United Nations Security Council agreed that Antonio… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 2:52 U.S. officials brace for powerful hit from Hurricane Matthew By PBS News Hour Hurricane Matthew is the worst natural disaster to hit Haiti since the earthquake in 2010, prompting Haitian officials to postpone the presidential election set for next week. After causing damage in Cuba, the storm is next headed for the Bahamas… Continue watching
Oct 05 Obama urges Floridians to take Hurricane Matthew threat seriously By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Government officials are worried about complacency, especially in South Florida, which hasn't seen a major hurricane in 11 years. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 3:49 Delegations from 75 countries pay tribute to Shimon Peres By PBS News Hour The funeral of Shimon Peres, who passed away Wednesday at 93, brought together delegations from 75 countries -- even those with a bitter history of war. After shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized… Continue watching
Sep 30 President Obama says Shimon Peres ‘never saw his dream of peace fulfilled’ By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Obama and other world leaders hailed Peres for his vision and his leadership in securing a strong defense. But they also spoke of his never-ending quest for peace. Obama said Peres understood the Palestinians must be seen as equal in… Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: Congress considers fix to bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Republican congressional leaders opened the door for changes in a new law allowing the relatives of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House spokesman John Earnest said Congress may be having buyers remorse after… Continue watching
Sep 29 Obama signs bill to fund government until December By Associated Press The funding bill Obama signed Thursday also provides $1.1 billion to address the Zika crisis. Continue reading
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