Mar 31 Tillerson says U.S. will uphold Russia sanctions until it respects pledges By Associated Press Tillerson said Friday that "the United States sanctions will remain until Moscow reverses the actions that triggered our sanctions."… Continue reading
Mar 31 White House tells lawmakers in Russia probe: Come see intel yourselves By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House refused Thursday to say whether it secretly fed intelligence reports to a top Republican lawmaker, fueling concerns about political interference in the investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Fending off… Continue reading
Mar 31 Defense Secretary Mattis says he worries about 'reckless' actions from North Korea By Associated Press LONDON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is expressing worry about what he calls "reckless" actions by North Korea, alluding to its nuclear weapons and missile programs. Mattis spoke at a news conference Friday in London with his British counterpart,… Continue reading
Mar 31 More people are entering Canada illegally, but no one knows for sure why By Larisa Epatko Canada, known for setting out the welcome mat for refugees, has attracted hundreds of asylum-seekers over the past few months. These immigrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, are entering illegally from the U.S., though the exact reason is… Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 6:17 Two veteran lawmakers worry global diplomacy is being undervalued By PBS News Hour President Trump vowed on the campaign trail to improve America’s global standing. After two months in office, the president has shaken up the world stage, from dust-ups with allies to continued questions about Russia. Judy Woodruff gets views from veteran… Continue watching
Mar 30 Trump to meet Denmark's prime minister amid Brexit, NATO concerns By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Lokke Rasmussen is the latest wary European ally to visit the White House since Donald Trump took office, looking to ease concerns that the new administration will honor multilateral agreements with Europe and take a firmer stance against Russian aggression. Continue reading
Mar 30 When whimsical wildlife photography isn't what it seems By Kristin Hugo This photo looks cute, but it reveals the cloudy intersection of wildlife photography, animal welfare issues and photojournalism integrity. Continue reading
Mar 30 Diagnosing Vincent Van Gogh By Dr. Howard Markel Every schoolchild knows that Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. The bloody event occurred on Dec. 23, 1888. But how much he sliced away (the entire ear, a chunk of his earlobe, or a mutilation in between) and why… Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 3:18 News Wrap: Disputed airstrike in Iraq under investigation By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. military announced that its review of a disputed airstrike in Iraq, which reportedly killed at least 100 civilians, is now a formal investigation. Also, China and the European Union stood by their commitments… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 6:45 Brexit doesn't have to be a lose-lose deal, says UK ambassador By PBS News Hour After the United Kingdom gave its formal notice of its intention to split from the E.U., the European Council president lamented, "There is no reason to pretend that this is a happy day." But what does Brexit mean for the… Continue watching