Jan 01 Man wounded in Hanukkah attack may have brain damage By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council released a statement from the family of Josef Neumann, 71, and a photograph showing severe head injuries. Continue reading
Dec 31 Officials say suspect in Hanukkah attack researched Hitler online By Ryan Tarinelli, Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A man charged with federal hate crimes Monday in a bloody attack on a Hanukkah celebration had handwritten journals containing anti-Semitic references and had recently used his phone to look up information on Hitler and the location of synagogues, authorities… Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 3:28 News Wrap: Taliban attack in northern Afghanistan kills 14 In our news wrap Monday, an attack claimed by the Taliban killed 14 people in northern Afghanistan. Hours earlier, Taliban officials had said they agreed to a temporary cease-fire -- but gave no details. Also, North Korean leader Kim Jong… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 11:51 Attacks on rabbi's home, Christian church prompt questions about hate crimes Religious communities across the country expressed shock and sorrow after two weekend congregation attacks. The incidents, at a New York rabbi’s home and a Christian church in Texas, raise concerns that violence toward religious groups may be rising. Tree of… Continue watching
Dec 30 Man who stabbed five people during Hanukkah charged with hate crimes By Ryan Tarinelli, Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The attack on the seventh night of Hanukkah occurred amid a series of violent attacks targeting Jews in the region that have led to increased security, particularly around religious gatherings. Continue reading
Dec 29 5 stabbed at Hanukkah celebration in latest attack on Jews By Ryan Tarinelli, Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A suspect is in custody and will face five counts of attempted murder and one count of burglary, police officials say. Continue reading
Dec 21 What to do with all of your holiday trash By Jamie Leventhal Many Americans will toss their mountainous pile of holiday waste into the recycling bin, which can do more harm than good. Here's how to properly dispose of holiday wrappings, decorations and Christmas lights. Continue reading
Dec 20 A trip around the globe to celebrate the holidays with dance By Rocky Mountain PBS For 25 years, the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble in Denver has been blending dance, live music, spoken word and seasonal celebrations from around the world into a single holiday tradition. Continue reading
Dec 11 White House asks: What is the story behind your menorah? By Abbey Oldham A menorah created by a Holocaust survivor and one designed in Israel in the 1920s were selected for a White House ceremony this week from more than 50 submissions. Continue reading
Dec 19 12 Days of NewsHour: Behind-the-scenes timelapse holiday greeting By Colleen Shalby On the twelfth day of 12 Days of NewsHour, we give to you: a timelapse behind-the-scenes holiday greeting. Continue reading