Jul 10 Trump kicks off Europe trip with criticism for NATO allies, prediction of an 'easy meeting' with Putin By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press As he departed the White House for a four-nation European tour, Trump did little to reassure allies fretting over the risk of damage he could do to the 69-year-old trans-Atlantic mutual defense pact and his potential embrace of Putin during… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 5:45 How divers rescued the Thai boys soccer team from the 'most hazardous place imaginable' The daunting and incredible rescue of a dozen boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave complex in Thailand completed against very difficult odds today, 18 days after the group was first trapped. John Irvine of Independent Television News… Continue watching
Jul 10 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Supreme Court fight By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas It can be hard to keep up with the rush of news that comes out of Washington, D.C. The PBS NewsHour takes a moment every week to bring you important stories happening beyond the Beltway. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Jul 10 These drone projects are saving lives and protecting nature By Larisa Epatko Drones are now making hospital deliveries, monitoring coral reefs and finding landmines. Continue reading
Jul 10 Entire Thai soccer team now rescued from cave By Kaweewit Kaewjinda, Stephen Wright, Associated Press A daring rescue mission in the treacherous confines of a flooded cave in northern Thailand has saved all 12 boys and their soccer coach who were trapped deep within the labyrinth, ending a grueling 18-day ordeal that claimed the life… Continue reading
Jul 10 Regret and relief at departure of Boris Johnson as top UK envoy By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Diplomats and politicians around the world were bidding a not-always fond farewell Tuesday to Boris Johnson after the foreign secretary's bombshell resignation. Continue reading
Jul 09 Amid jubilation, 4 more boys rescued from flooded Thai cave By Kaweewit Kaewjinda, Stephen Wright, Associated Press "Two days, eight Boars," read a Facebook post by the Thai Navy SEALS of the dramatic rescue that began Sunday, more than two weeks after the members of the Wild Boars soccer team were trapped. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 6:29 News Wrap: Trump administration won't meet court deadline to reunite youngest migrant children In our news wrap Monday, the Trump administration says it will not meet Tuesday’s court-ordered deadline to reunite 102 migrant children under the age of 5 with their parents. A Justice Department lawyer told a federal judge that the administration… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 7:32 As Trump slams NATO, ambassador says Europeans are 'stepping up' on funding By Judy Woodruff, Larisa Epatko Ahead of his meetings with leaders of NATO nations this week, President Donald Trump again blasted the other countries for not paying their share. But they are “stepping up,” even if they haven’t yet reached their target contribution to the… Continue watching
Jul 09 Trump says he's still confident Kim will denuclearize By Darlene Superville, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday that North Korea's leader would "honor" his commitment to denuclearize, despite Pyongyang's accusation that the U.S. is making "gangster-like" demands in negotiations. Continue reading