May 23 Ireland says 'yes' to legalizing gay marriage in historic referendum By Andrew Mach Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage by popular vote on Saturday in a landmark victory for the gay-rights movement. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:46 Will Ireland be the first country to adopt gay marriage through a popular vote? By PBS News Hour The Irish went to the polls to Friday to vote on a referendum to legalize gay marriage, marking a key change in the country’s attitudes. Homosexuality in the Catholic country was only decriminalized in the early 1990s, and many still… Continue watching
May 22 Progress but still no deal in latest round of U.S.-Cuba talks By Margaret Warner The fourth round of negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba ended today still with no agreement on what it will take to reopen embassies in their respective countries. The talks were conducted in a "respectful and professional climate," said the… Continue reading
May 22 LGBT youth home welcomes population accustomed to insecurity By Eric Krupke It’s hard to say how many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth are homeless in the U.S. A townhouse in Washington, D.C., decorated with rainbow pinwheels and inspirational messages, is one place where the teens can go to stay… Continue reading
May 21 Watch 2:52 Islamic State expands territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya By PBS News Hour The Islamic State made significant gains this week. The group seized Palmyra in central Syria, prompting a plea from UNESCO to spare world-renowned Roman ruins. In Iraq, militants followed up their capture of Ramadi by overrunning Iraqi military positions to… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 4:43 Obama's trade bill narrowly clears Senate, but then hurdles remain By PBS News Hour In a key vote Thursday, the Senate advanced legislation that would strengthen the administration's hand in global trade. The president said the action to move toward a final vote was a big step forward. Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 7:33 What can the U.S. do to stop the Islamic State? By PBS News Hour New victories by the Islamic State in Syria, Iraq and Libya are fueling debate and criticism in Washington over the U.S. strategy and reliance on airstrikes against the militant group. Gwen Ifill talks to David Ignatius of The Washington Post… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 3:45 China's 'left behind' kids raised by grandparents while parents earn in U.S. By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 21 Watch 7:52 Is Cuba ready for the big business, tourism that U.S. will bring? By PBS News Hour U.S. and Cuban diplomats resumed talks to iron out details of normalizing relations after decades of hostility. Judy Woodruff learns more from senior correspondent Jeffrey Brown, reporting from Cuba, and chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner, who has been following the… Continue watching
May 21 Study offers glimpse of what America's aging population might expect in 2050 By Laura Santhanam A new Pew Research Center report compares attitudes about long-term care and aging in the United States, Italy and Germany. Continue reading