Nov 29 Plane crashes in Colombia with Brazilian soccer team on board By News Desk Rocky terrain, dense forests and nighttime conditions hindered search-and-rescue efforts already underway near Medellin, Colombia. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 3:27 In 1985 interview, Castro spoke of fearing U.S. invasion By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, an excerpt from a 1985 interview with Fidel Castro conducted by our own Robert MacNeil. During the conversation, Castro describes the origin of the Cuban Missile Crisis, asserts that after the Bay… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 7:36 France's far-right National Front party is on the rise By PBS News Hour In France, right-wing populist party National Front continues to garner support, despite critics who say it punishes detractors and silences the press. The party tailors its ideology to fit different populations; in the French Rust Belt, it has gained favor… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 10:15 How Fidel Castro's death marks a new era for Cuba By PBS News Hour A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 5:30 Is there a line between Trump's business and political interests? By PBS News Hour Donald Trump’s business dealings with companies around the world have raised questions of possible conflicts of interest once he takes office. The New York Times recently published a lengthy piece on potential issues; William Brangham speaks with one of the… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Stein continues fundraising for swing-state vote recounts By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is pressing on in her effort to obtain recounts in several swing states. Stein has raised $6.5 million to fund requests for vote verification in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Also,… Continue watching
Nov 28 A ticket to Castro's revolution - but never punched By Spencer Michels More than half a century after his joyous, optimistic trip to Princeton, free elections and free speech remain unfulfilled promises. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 22:22 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 27, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, Nov. 27, assessing the impact of recount efforts for the presidential election. Later, singer and songwriter Norah Jones talks about her latest album. Alison Stewart anchors from New York. Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump aides say Cuban government will have to change By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Reince Priebus, Trump's incoming chief of staff, said Trump would reverse Obama's opening to Cuba unless there is "some movement" from the Cuban government. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 22:28 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 26, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 26, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has agreed to participate in a recount in several key states. Then, from celebrations in the streets to condolences from powerful politicians, the world reacts to the death of communist… Continue watching