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
Oct 15 U.S. detects what it says is failed North Korean missile launch By Associated Press The U.S. military says it's detected what's being described as a failed missile launch by North Korea. Continue reading
Oct 15 Kansas 'Crusaders' arrested for plot to bomb Somali community By Michael D. Regan Three Kansas men face federal charges after authorities said Friday they uncovered a plot to bomb an apartment complex housing Somali refugees. Continue reading
Oct 15 Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases By Bradley Klapper and Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Nearly 200 nations have reached a deal to limit the use of greenhouse gases far more powerful than carbon dioxide. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 5:30 This cancer survivor wants to stop kids in the Philippines from lighting up By PBS News Hour As smoking rates have fallen in the U.S. and Europe, tobacco companies have focused their advertising elsewhere, especially Asia. In the Philippines, 25 percent of the population smokes, and cigarettes are a leading cause of death. But one former smoker… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch PBS NewsHour full episode Oct. 13, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump pushes back against a flurry of sexual assault allegations. Also: Millions of displaced Nigerians face the threat of starvation, what ISIS is doing in light of major losses in Iraq and Syria, one business… Continue watching