Oct 17 Watch 2:20 This giant topaz is coming out of hiding By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, feast your eyes on the Ostro Stone, 9,381 carats of glittering topaz. The largest known stone of its kind, the Ostro will be on view to the public for the first time… Continue watching
Oct 17 5 important stories that have nothing to do with Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton By Joshua Barajas But before you "unplug the internet and just look at cat GIFs," take a moment to catch up on these domestic and international stories that aren't receiving the same amount of air time or column inches as this election. Continue reading
Oct 17 The deadly threat of a sweltering apartment By Courtney Norris Heat can have deadly consequences. But despite complaints, few studies exist on how hot people’s apartments become, especially in public housing. A new citizen health initiative, the Harlem Health Project, is trying to help the low-income residents who are most… Continue reading
Oct 17 Mission to take Mosul will test Obama's controversial plan to fight ISIS By Robert Burns, Associated Press Mosul may answer the question: If the Islamic State loses a crown jewel of its so-called caliphate, will that be a decisive and sustainable victory for Iraq? Or will Baghdad once again falter, allowing sectarian and political divisions to destabilize… Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 25:02 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 16, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, Oct. 16, where the presidential candidates are with their campaigns and what to expect in the three weeks before Election Day. Then, California is preparing for a vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, which… Continue watching
Oct 16 U.S., UK say support is weak for military action against Syria By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The United States and Britain on Sunday acknowledged the Western world's weak support for any military action against Syria's government. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 4:10 Breaking down U.S.'s role in Yemen's civil war By PBS News Hour The U.S. military is investigating a possible third missile launch against U.S. navy ships patrolling the Red Sea within a week. The Pentagon said two previous missile launches came from Shiite rebels at war with Yemen's exiled, internationally-recognized government. Barbara… Continue watching
Oct 16 U.S., others hope for Yemen cease-fire in next days By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The United States and Britain are expressing hope that a cease-fire can be reached in Yemen in the coming days. Continue reading
Oct 16 Admiral says missiles fired again at U.S. ship near Yemen By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Multiple missiles were fired again from a Houthi-controlled region in Yemen targeting an American warship in the Red Sea, a U.S. admiral said Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 25:02 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 15, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Saturday, Oct. 15, a look at the state of the Republican party three weeks ahead of the election. Then, children in the U.S. are dying from gun accidents every other day. Later, learn how car makers… Continue watching