Aug 19 Watch 8:06 John Kasich: Hunting down undocumented immigrants is ‘not what America is’ By PBS News Hour Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, joins Gwen Ifill to discuss why he’s ready to run and win, plus the need for a tight border and a path to citizenship for immigrants, setting high educational standards, putting boots… Continue watching
Aug 19 Islamic State group beheads prominent archaeologist in Syria By Larisa Epatko Islamic State militants reportedly beheaded a prominent archaeologist in the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria, and put his body on display. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 10:29 Will the first women to finish Ranger School change what’s off limits in the military? By PBS News Hour For the first time, two women have completed the Army’s rigorous Ranger School training program. But unlike their fellow male graduates, they will not yet be allowed to serve in elite Ranger units, due to the Pentagon’s current ban on… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch: This California ballerina takes ‘dancing in the street’ to a whole new level By Abhi Singh, KQED Miko Fogarty, a Bay-area teenager, is on her way to the U.K. to pursue a career as a professional ballerina for the prestigious Birmingham Royal Ballet. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch Why poor students drop out even when financial aid covers the cost By PBS News Hour Among the many students heading off to college this fall, those from wealthier backgrounds are far more likely to graduate after four years. Hari Sreenivasan takes a look at why that occurs, and what one university is doing to combat… Continue watching
Aug 17 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cold and snowy winter By Michelle Harven Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The 2016 Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a harsh winter this year for most of the nation. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 3:56 Exposé reveals Amazon’s ‘severe’ workplace culture By PBS News Hour According to a story in The New York Times, the success of Amazon.com, the world's largest retailer, is motivated by a data-driven workforce and a corporate culture where employees are pushed to the limit. David Streitfeld, one of the article's… Continue watching
Aug 16 New Mexico drops water restrictions from Animas River after spill By Daniel Costa-Roberts The Environmental Protection Agency took responsibility Friday for a massive wastewater spill that contaminated a Colorado river Wednesday, and warned locals to avoid the polluted waters. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 5:37 U.S. blocks release of hunger-striking Guantanamo Bay detainee By PBS News Hour The U.S. government is opposing the release of Guantanamo Bay detainee Tariq Ba Odah, who has been on a hunger strike for eight years and is among the 52 who have been cleared for release from the prison. On Friday,… Continue watching
Aug 15 Remembering Will Rogers: 80 years on, how the ‘cowboy philosopher’ popularized political humor By Carey Reed Eighty years ago Saturday, William Penn Adair, better known as Will Rogers, an entertainer, humorist, political commentator and writer, died in a plane crash in Alaska. Continue reading