Jun 12 Here’s what we know about America’s worst mass shootings in modern history By Lisa Desjardins Here is a look at the worst mass shootings in America, where they happened, who was responsible and links to more comprehensive coverage of each. Continue reading
Jun 12 50 killed at Orlando nightclub in worst mass shooting in U.S. history By News Desk At least 50 people were killed and 53 were injured inside Pulse, a popular gay night club in Orlando, Florida, when a shooter opened fire early Sunday morning before being killed hours later after a standoff with police. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 22:15 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour On Saturday’s edition of PBS NewsHour Weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks to expand the electoral map and U.S.-backed forces make key advances on the Islamic State in Syria. Later, New York City eases away from car culture with… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch Gawker up for sale after Hulk Hogan suit By PBS News Hour Three months after Gawker Media lost an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit brought by former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, the website is offering itself up for sale. Edmund Lee, managing editor of the new site "Recode," which specializes in covering the tech industry,… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:37 ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist on how it became a sensation By PBS News Hour A half century after its premiere, the songs of “Fiddler On The Roof” are known around the world. The musical’s lyricist Sheldon Harnick, 92, is set to receive a lifetime achievement award this Sunday at the 70th annual Tony Awards… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:10 How NYC’s streets became more pedestrian-friendly By PBS News Hour Over the past decade, the streets of New York City have undergone a dramatic transformation. Nearly 400 miles of bike lanes were installed, the largest bike share program in North America began and Times Square morphed from a busy thoroughfare… Continue watching
Jun 11 Oregon court rules that ‘nonbinary’ is a legal gender By Corinne Segal An Oregon circuit court has ruled that a resident can change their legal gender to "nonbinary," a gender identity that is neither male nor female. Continue reading
Jun 11 Researchers find hidden site in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra By Michael D. Regan Using satellite imagery, drones and ground surveys, archaeologists have uncovered a site hidden amid the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. Continue reading
Jun 11 California moves closer to health insurance for undocumented residents By Kamala Kelkar California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Friday that could allow people without documentation to purchase health insurance through the state’s exchange, leading the country again on immigrant-friendly policy. Continue reading
Jun 11 Stranded in a refugee camp, this Syrian photographer teaches budding artists By Corinne Segal Syrian refugee Mohamad Khalf, 25, photographs life in Zaatari while teaching photography workshops to other refugees. Continue reading