Mar 25 New widespread blackout strikes Venezuela, prompting fears By Associated Press Many in the capital were already bracing for the worst, fearing a repeat of the chaos that swept across the country earlier this month when residents had to survive without water service and lost touch with loved ones abroad for… Continue reading
Mar 14 Last American diplomats leave Venezuela By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press The move comes amid deteriorating ties between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the U.S., which is supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 3:44 News Wrap: Venezuelan government blames Guaido, U.S. for power blackout In our news wrap Tuesday, the Islamic State in Syria urged supporters via social media to launch vengeance attacks around the world. Several hundred die-hard fighters are under siege in the eastern part of the country. Plus, the Venezuelan government… Continue watching
Mar 11 Desperation spreads in Venezuela after days without power By Fabiola Sanchez, Scott Smith, Associated Press In Venezuela, years of hardship for millions of people got abruptly worse after the power grid collapsed, intensifying the country's long-running misery. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 22:25 March 10, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS NewsHour On this edition for Sunday, March 10, the latest on Sunday's deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight, Republican strategist Frank Luntz on the political divide, Utah's Moab Musical Festival, and the legacy of Memphis-based Stax Records at a music… Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 22:24 March 9, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS NewsHour On this edition for Saturday, March 9, following the money involved in illegal crossings and migrant smuggling on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, digging into the ocean’s past to make the future healthier, and Great Lakes’ cities are facing… Continue watching
Mar 09 As blackout eases, Venezuela braces for rival rallies By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition protesters on Saturday confronted security forces on a main avenue in Caracas, venting their anger over a nationwide blackout, shortages of basic necessities and the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Job creation, unemployment both drop in February In our news wrap Friday, the Labor Department reported a net gain of 20,000 jobs in February, the smallest in nearly 18 months. Still, the unemployment rate fell, while average hourly pay rose more than 3 percent compared to last… Continue watching
Mar 07 Most of Venezuela suffers power outage By Christopher Torchia, Christine Armario, Associated Press Local media reported Thursday that nearly the entire nation is experiencing a blackout just as workers begin their commute home. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 7:27 How Guaido plans to increase pressure on Maduro to resign After leaving Venezuela to garner outside support, opposition leader Juan Guaido risked arrest when he returned home. He arrived safely on Monday in Caracas, where he was greeted by crowds of supporters. Nick Schifrin talks to Carlos Vecchio, recognized by… Continue watching