May 01 Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. Continue reading
May 01 Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients as India steps up jabs By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country grappling with the worst outbreak yet stepped up a vaccination drive for all adults even as some states said they don’t have… Continue reading
May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic By John Leicester, Niniek Karmini, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on Saturday, demanding more labor protections amid a pandemic… Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 3:39 Does a president’s first 100 days reveal anything about the next four years? By Jeff Greenfield, Laura Fong President Biden is nearing a milestone his predecessors have been judged by for decades -- his first 100 days in office. But what does this benchmark reveal about the next four years? Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield walks us through some… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 4:53 Your recycling is not always being recycled—here’s why By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of throwing something away. Jennie Romer, author of “Can I Recycle This?” joins NewsHour… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 4:31 Chemicals in plastic, electronics are lowering fertility in men and women By PBS NewsHour Several chemicals found in everyday use products including plastic and electronics are lowering fertility in men, women and even some non-human species. Shanna Swan, a leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist who has authored the book “Count Down” on the subject,… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch Road trip nostalgia is good news for this third-generation family business By Rickey Bevington, Georgia Public Broadcasting After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, the tourism industry is preparing for millions of newly vaccinated Americans to catch travel fever. That’s a business opportunity for a third-generation Georgia restaurateur whose family name was once synonymous with the… Continue watching
Apr 25 Police seek attacker who kicked Chinese American man in head By Karen Matthews, Associated Press A 61-year-old Chinese American man was attacked by a man who kicked him repeatedly in the head in East Harlem, police said. Continue reading
Apr 25 DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial By Jennifer Peltz, Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press DMX’s legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honored for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop’s greatest icons at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best. Continue reading
Apr 25 French protesters demand trial for Jewish woman’s killer By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Protesters in Paris and other French cities on Sunday denounced a ruling by France’s highest court that the killer of Jewish woman Sarah Halimi was not criminally responsible and therefore could not go on trial. Continue reading