Feb 02 Watch 4:29 What Venezuela’s opposition leader may achieve in U.S. visit Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó appeared Saturday at a Miami rally, telling supporters that democracy will return to Venezuela and he will replace socialist President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. and many other countries backed Guaidó after last year's disputed election. Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 1:52 Student Reporting Labs tackles gender stereotyping in sports By Student Reporting Labs PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ series, “No Labels Attached,” is tackling the question of how stereotypes are impacting young people. On this Superbowl Sunday, we're taking a look at what youth around the country are saying about misconceptions and stereotypes… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Lebanon’s refugees use technology to fight food insecurity By Christopher Livesay, Melanie Saltzman High poverty and unemployment rates among the world's 26 million refugees means that many are struggling with food security after fleeing their home countries. But in Lebanon, a U.N. pilot program is trying to use technology and digital innovations to… Continue watching
Feb 02 In Iowa, anxiety and unpredictability clouds caucus finish By Julie Pace, Sara Burnett, Associated Press On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, the Democratic presidential candidates hustled across the state Sunday trying to fire up voters and make one last appeal to those struggling to make a final decision about their choice in the crowded… Continue reading
Feb 02 Trump bashes Bloomberg; Dem’s campaign calls Trump a `liar’ By Jill Colvin, Associated Press While much of the political world is focused on Iowa and its caucuses Monday kicking o ff the election season, President Donald Trump has his mind on a Democratic candidate who's skipping the early-voting state. Continue reading
Feb 02 Spray planes combat the huge locust outbreak in East Africa By Joe Mwihia, Josphat Kasire, Ben Curtis, Associated Press As locusts by the billions descend on parts of Kenya in the worst outbreak in 70 years, small planes are flying low over affected areas to spray pesticides in what experts call the only effective control. Continue reading
Feb 02 The critical fight inside Democrats’ establishment primary By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Within the Democrats’ sprawling presidential contest is a smaller, yet critical competition among a handful of candidates jockeying to secure the backing of their party’s establishment wing. Continue reading
Feb 02 London police: Suspect wore ‘hoax’ explosive during attack By Danica Kirka, Gregory Katz, Associated Press A man wearing a “hoax” explosive device stabbed two people during a “terrorism-related” attack on a London street Sunday before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said. Continue reading
Feb 02 Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring ‘a certainty’ By Associated Press The annual event has its origin in a German legend that says if a furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, winter continues. If not, spring comes early. Continue reading
Feb 02 New China virus details show challenge for outbreak control By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The virus has infected at least 14,000 people since it was first detected in central China in late December. It has killed more than 300 and spread to about two dozen countries although most, like the United States, have few… Continue reading