Mar 19 Watch 4:42 Gorsuch confirmation hearings set to begin By PBS News Hour The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's first Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, begin Monday. But will Democrats attempt to filibuster the nominee a year after Republicans blocked former President Barack Obama’s selection for the court? NewsHour Special… Continue watching
Mar 19 Trump’s proposed budget would gut Great Lakes cleanup, a ‘game-changer’ for the region By Michael D. Regan Municipalities in the Great Lakes region could lose $300 million in annual federal funding under the budget proposal the White House released on Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 9:01 Documentary ‘Newtown’ examines a town’s lasting trauma By Laura Fong, Saskia de Melker The documentary "Newtown" explores the aftermath of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults. The documentary, which weaves together the experiences of those affected by the… Continue watching
Mar 18 Photo of a Syrian man listening to records in his bombed-out bedroom is about life, not war By Larisa Epatko The image has spread widely across the Internet of a man listening to a gramophone in what’s left of his bedroom in Aleppo, Syria. The AFP photographer, Joseph Eid, thinks he knows why it struck a chord with so many. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 4:02 Why a top physicians’ group opposes the GOP health care plan By PBS News Hour Although leading Republicans are pushing to pass their Obamacare replacement bill next week, its impact on millions of Americans remains a point of worry. Some prominent interest groups directly involved in health care are expressing opposition to the plan. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Mar 17 6 charts that illustrate the divide between rural and urban America By Brian Thiede, Lillie Greiman, Stephan Weiler, Steven Beda, Tessa Conroy, The Conversation The data paint a rich and sometimes surprising picture of the U.S. today. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 9:48 Why is job opportunity still lagging for people with disabilities? By PBS News Hour The unemployment rate for people with a disability is more than double than for those without. Even though the law bars such discrimination, it can be difficult for these Americans to get hired. But that’s not the full story: Some… Continue watching
Mar 16 Growing number of states fine slowpoke drivers in highway fast lanes By Martha T. Moore, Stateline Maybe you’re a bit of a lead-foot. Maybe you don’t like driving behind trucks. Or maybe you just really like the view from the left lane. Well, an increasing number of states have a message for you: Get over. Or… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 7:05 Why Americans want answers on Trump’s wiretap claims By PBS News Hour How important is it to get to the bottom of President Trump’s allegation that his predecessor wiretapped Trump Tower? Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union and Democratic strategist Karine Jean-Pierre join Judy Woodruff to discuss the state of investigations… Continue watching
Mar 15 How global warming leads to tiny horses and other shrinking mammals By Nsikan Akpan Ancient teeth reveal when the Earth gets warmer, mammals shrink consistently in size. Continue reading