Apr 28 Obama says he’s frustrated over ‘slow-rolling crisis’ of black deaths in police custody By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Urging Americans to "do some soul-searching," President Barack Obama expressed deep frustration Tuesday over recurring black deaths at the hands of police, rioters responding with senseless violence and a society that will only "feign concern" without addressing the root causes. Continue reading
Feb 17 Biden opens White House summit on violent extremism By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Vice President Joe Biden says societies must offer an "affirmative alternative" to extremism for immigrant communities. Continue reading
Nov 08 Producer’s Notebook: A look at life inside the violent gangs of El Salvador By Brian Epstein PBS NewsHour Weekend producer Brian Epstein recalls his recent trip to El Salvador, where the rise of violent gangs has pushed Salvadorans to seek asylum in the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 08 Giving voice to youth caught in immigration limbo By News Desk The violence affecting life in El Salvador isn't confined within that country's borders. Residents from other parts of Central America, including Guatemala and Honduras, experience similar fears in their daily lives. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch How Islamic State uses systematic sexual violence against women By PBS News Hour The Islamic State has gained notoriety for their beheadings and mass executions, but the group has also abducted thousands of women to make into sex slaves. A former female captive shares her story with the NewsHour, plus Gwen Ifill talks… Continue watching
Jan 22 Ban Ki-moon closes Syrian peace talks By News Desk United Nation's Ban Ki-moon called for the Syrian delegations, representing the government and opposition party, to work towards a solution to the three-year civil war. Continue reading
Jan 20 Poco progress in Mexico drug war By Michael D. Mosettig If any one place symbolizes the continuing frustration facing the Mexican government dealing with drug gangs, it is Michoacan, a western state of 4.3 million, which might have suffered as many as 1,000 homicides in the past year. Continue reading
Jan 14 Deadly violence on first day of Egypt’s constitutional vote By Justin Scuiletti Egypt’s health ministry is reporting that 11 people have died in the country amid clashes during the first day of voting for a new constitution. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch Celebrations break out in Central African Republic after president steps down Celebrations break out in Central African Republic after president steps down… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 3:33 News Wrap: Senate confirms Janet Yellen as Fed chief By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Janet Yellen won Senate confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve. Taking over for outgoing chair Ben Bernanke, the former vice chair becomes the first woman to lead the U.S.'s central bank. Also, peace talks to… Continue watching