Jul 05 Obama set to commute dozens of nonviolent drug sentences, aides say By Daniel Costa-Roberts Aides say President Barack Obama is set to commute the sentences of dozens of nonviolent federal drug offenders in the coming weeks… Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 2:31 Celebrating the intricate craftsmanship of Native American art By PBS News Hour The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois, has delved deep into its archives for its latest exhibit. On display are the custom clothes and adornments of Native Americans from across the U.S. and Canada. Phil Ponce of… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 1:55 A ship that changed American history sails once more By PBS News Hour A replica of the French ship, "The Hermione," also known as the Freedom Frigate, cruised into New York this week. In the heat of the Revolutionary War, before diplomatic cables or emails, France used the ship to send a message… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:39 ‘Amazing Grace,’ a song of suffering to pull us together By PBS NewsHour, Jason Kane At the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a South Carolina state senator who was killed in the church shooting in Charleston, President Obama broke from his eulogy to sing ‘Amazing Grace,’ a song that exemplifies human vulnerability and redemption. Special… Continue watching
Jul 03 The science of sleeping in, and why you probably shouldn’t By Nsikan Akpan As part of PBS NewsHour's series on work-life balance, two psychologists weigh the pros and cons of sleeping in over the weekends. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 8:26 From the big bang to cosmic vibrations, Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart plays the rhythm of the universe By PBS News Hour Mickey Hart, a well-known drummer for the Grateful Dead, has collaborated with astrophysicists on music that reflects the origins of the universe, and with neuroscientists to figure out how music stimulates different parts of damaged brains. Special correspondent Mike Cerre… Continue watching
Jul 02 The downside of no downtime for kids By Kyla Calvert Mason Is a summer packed with science and sports camps, reading assignments and math practice the only responsible choice? Have you failed if your fifth grader isn’t learning to code or build tools with 3D printers? Should you be pushing your… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 6:25 Teachers tap into brain science to boost learning By PBS News Hour Research on the brain and how we think and act is influencing the way some teachers teach. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters goes into a classroom where the instructor uses different methods to engage different parts of the… Continue watching
Jul 01 One old, one new: James Taylor sings two songs for the NewsHour By Anne Azzi Davenport James Taylor sings his classic “Shower the People” for the Newshour at his recording studio in New York City. And he rehearsed his new song, “Angels of Fenway,” with his band, an ode to his beloved Boston Red Sox. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 7:39 Why James Taylor is still ‘endlessly interested’ in making music By PBS News Hour "Before This World," James Taylor's first album of all new material in 13 years, is the veteran songwriter's first-ever chart-topping record. Jeffrey Brown talks to Taylor, now 67, about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his songs and finding… Continue watching