Jun 09 Sanders does not endorse Clinton but vows to stop Trump By Kathleen Hennessey and Josh Lederman, Associated Press With pressure growing for him to quit the presidential race, a subdued Bernie Sanders emerged from a meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday vowing to work with primary rival Hillary Clinton to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the general… Continue reading
Jun 09 Malia Obama graduates from high school this week By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Malia is among 127 members of the Class of 2016 at Sidwell Friends, the elite private school in Northwest Washington that she and her sister Sasha attend. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 8:27 What political experts and historians think of Clinton's unprecedented win By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:15 After historic victory, Clinton on 'great threat' of Trump By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 08 How Clinton learned from the missteps of her failed 2008 run By Lisa Lerer and Julie Pace, Associated Press In many ways, Clinton’s 2016 success was a redemption story, the tale of how a flawed candidate overcame some of her failings. Continue reading
Jun 08 Modi says India, U.S. have overcome 'the hesitations of history' By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of Congress today after years of being shunned in Washington over religious violence in his home state. Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press NEW YORK — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Turkish car bomb kills 11; Obama welcomes Modi By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, a car bomb killed 11 and wounded 36 in Istanbul; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed not to be intimidated by terrorism despite the city’s fourth such attack this year. Also, the leaders of the… Continue watching
Jun 07 Lots of absences, disparities with school discipline, report finds By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — It's a challenge to teach children who aren't in class — and new government numbers show about 6.5 million students were absent for at least three weeks of the school year. Continue reading
Jun 06 After watching on the sidelines, Obama preparing to endorse Clinton By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press White House officials say the announcement could come within days, although not before Democrats in New Jersey, California and four other states vote Tuesday in contests expected to solidify Clinton's claim. Continue reading