Nov 20 It’s not cool to use slurs online, even if you’re ‘jk’ A mean tweet plus "just kidding" doesn't equal a get out of jail free card. It's just plain mean, according to a new poll. In a shift in attitude, most young people now say it's wrong to use… Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch Is the judicial confirmation impasse impacting American justice? Is the judicial confirmation impasse impacting American justice?… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch Will JPMorgan’s record settlement set incentive for better bank behavior? Will JPMorgan's record settlement set incentive for better bank behavior?… Continue watching
Nov 19 Remembering President John F. Kennedy, 50 years after assassination Photo portrait by White House Press Office PBS NewsHour continues coverage of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Watch the player below on Nov. 21 and 22 for a live stream of events,… Continue reading
Nov 18 Promiscuous mouse moms have sexy sons Male mouse pheromones released in urine attract female mice and increase the male's chance of mating and producing offspring. In that way, mouse pheromones act much like a peacock's tail to attract mates. Illustration by Sarah Bush/University of… Continue reading
Nov 18 From the archives: Doris Lessing’s unfinished business with ‘Ben, in the World’ By News Desk EmbedVideo(8022); Ray Suarez talks to writer Doris Lessing about her novel, "Ben in the World." This interview first aired in 2000. Video by PBS NewsHour. In 2000, Ray Suarez interviewed Doris Lessing about "Ben, in the World,"… Continue reading
Nov 18 Obama looks to halt Democratic dissent By Terence Burlij President Obama met with CEOs from across the health insurance industry at the White House Friday. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images President Barack Obama and his team are running out of time to fix the problems with the Affordable… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch The GED gets a makeover: Will it make for better workers? For more than 70 years, the General Educational Development exam, or the GED, has been an important tool for those who didn't complete high school and immigrants looking to make inroads into higher education or secure better jobs. On Sunday,… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch Controversial case opens up discussion of abortion in Chile On Saturday, we report from Santiago. Chile has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, but the recent rape and impregnation of an 11-year-old girl has ignited a national debate on this previously taboo topic. Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch Eyewitness captures Polaroid of moment JFK was shot 50 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we hear from Mary Ann Moorman, an eyewitness at Dealey Plaza who shared her story with documentary filmmaker Alan Govenar. His film is currently on display at an exhibit at… Continue watching