Aug 04 Watch 2:09 After declining for decades, homicides surge in cities across the country By PBS News Hour Homicides are up by an average of 19 percent in 35 big cities this year. Chicago is the site of the most most murders -- 252 so far -- while the city of Baltimore had 45 homicides in July alone. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 6:11 Body camera footage of Samuel DuBose death contradicts indicted cop’s claim By PBS News Hour Ray Tensing, a white police officer, was indicted on murder charges for killing Samuel DuBose, a black motorist, during a traffic stop for not having a front license plate. Tensing said he was dragged by the car and forced to… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:11 How slavery and murder goes unpunished on the high seas By PBS News Hour The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 4:52 Who silenced Pakistani social activist Sabeen Mahmud? By PBS News Hour Human rights activist Sabeen Mahmud was murdered outside her cafe in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday. Her death came shortly after she hosted a talk on the killing and disappearances of political activists in Pakistan. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro,… Continue watching
Mar 15 Subject of HBO documentary Robert Durst arrested on murder warrant By Elisabeth Ponsot Real estate heir Robert Durst, the subject of an HBO documentary series 'The Jinx,' was arrested Sunday in New Orleans on a murder warrant issued by Los Angeles authorities. Continue reading
Feb 27 8 people dead in rural Missouri shooting spree By Laura Santhanam Seven people were shot dead in rural Missouri before the alleged gunman turned his weapon on himself in a parked car early Friday, media reports said. Continue reading
Dec 15 Update: Suspect in Philadelphia area shooting spree identified and on the loose By Justin Scuiletti The Associated Press and WPVI-TV Philadelphia are reporting that SWAT teams are surrounding a home in Souderton, Pennsylvania, where police say the suspect has barricaded himself. The house, according to police, is where two of the victims were shot… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch News Wrap: U.S. steps up pressure for Afghan security deal In our news wrap Friday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel argued that waiting to sign a security deal until the next Afghan president is in office won't give U.S. forces enough time to plan for keeping troops in the country. Also,… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch News Wrap: Human rights group says Syrian rebels killed, kidnapped civilians In our news wrap Friday, rebels in Syria are being accused of killing at least 190 civilians and kidnapping hundreds of others in attacks on Aug. 4. Human Rights Watch says Islamist groups led the attacks. Also, Secretary of State… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch News Wrap: Military Court Sentences Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Death News Wrap: Military Court Sentences Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Death… Continue watching