Jun 14 Democratic Party's computers breached by Russian hackers By Jack Gillum, Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sophisticated hackers linked to Russian intelligence services broke into the Democratic National Committee's computer networks and gained access to confidential emails, chats and opposition research on presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, people familiar with the breach said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 14 Obama explains why he doesn't use 'radical Islam' By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he doesn't use the term "radical Islam" when describing U.S. counterterrorism operations because it is a "political distraction" that would make no difference in the fight. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 52:18 PBS NewsHour full episode June 13, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, mourning for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at a Florida gay nightclub gives way to tough questions about what the feds knew about gunman Omar Mateen. Also: How counterterror experts battle domestic threats, lawmakers react… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 7:16 In Orlando mass shooting, a search for motive — and missed signals By PBS News Hour A day after America woke to news of a horrific mass shooting at a Florida gay nightclub, a disturbing portrait of 29-year-old gunman Omar Mateen — who was on the FBI’s radar — began to emerge. Director James Comey defended… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 2:07 Vowing that the power of love will always defeat hatred By PBS News Hour In powerful images and words; in rallies, vigils, speeches, and tearful embraces, Americans remember the 49 slain and dozens injured in the Orlando mass shooting. Raw pain and sorrow give way to strength and determination that love will overcome hatred… Continue watching
Jun 13 How do U.S. gun laws compare to other countries? By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations The debate over gun control in the United States has waxed and waned over the years, stirred by a series of mass killings by gunmen in civilian settings. Continue reading
Jun 13 Orlando victims named as tributes flow around the world By Larisa Epatko The city of Orlando on Monday released the names of those killed in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Forty-nine young people who were dancing and enjoying life. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 4:40 Can the U.S. do more to prevent ISIS-inspired attacks? By PBS News Hour When a terror attack occurs in the U.S. -- often it can provoke a change in policy which may or may not be in the country's best interest. Stephen Biddle of the Council of Foreign Affairs and Policy joins Hari… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 22:15 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour On Saturday’s edition of PBS NewsHour Weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks to expand the electoral map and U.S.-backed forces make key advances on the Islamic State in Syria. Later, New York City eases away from car culture with… Continue watching
Jun 11 Air France pilots join French labor strikes By Omar Etman A quarter of all Air France pilots went on strike on Saturday, joining a wave of workers protesting a proposed labor law that would ease worker protections in France. Continue reading