Month: November 2020
Analyzing Biden’s possible pick for secretary of defense
President-elect Joe Biden made news this week when he announced key members of his national security team. But missing from that lineup is his choice for secretary of national defense. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff for a breakdown of the
Read MoreAnalyzing Biden’s possible pick for secretary of defense
President-elect Joe Biden made news this week when he announced key members of his national security team. But missing from that lineup is his choice for secretary of national defense. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff for a breakdown of the
Read MoreFor Many U.S. Military Families, Coronavirus Means Thanksgiving-In-Place
About half of Defense Dept. installations worldwide have implemented travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect America’s fighting forces. It’s making for a tough holiday. (Image credit: Courtesy Alphonso family)
Read MoreNews Wrap: Hong Kong’s leader says law criminalizing dissent has brought stability
In our news wrap Wednesday, Hong kong’s chief executive says the territory has regained stability thanks to a national security law imposed by China, a deadline expires in Ethiopia for leaders in a rebellious northern region to surrender, and soccer
Read MoreNear Crisis, Some Hospitals Face Tough Decisions In Caring For Floods Of Patients
Hospitals are getting so crowded with COVID-19 patients that they’re having to resort to workarounds to treat them all. Experts warn this may hamper doctors’ ability to save lives. (Image credit: Go Nakamura/Getty Images)
Read MoreBack in 1620, the Pilgrim leader behind the 1st Thanksgiving was Hebrew-obsessed
William Bradford’s ‘Of Plymouth Plantation’ features about 1,000 words in the biblical tongue. But although many early Protestants studied Hebrew, they were hardly philo-Semitic
Read MoreSix months after George Floyd’s death, what has changed in Minneapolis?
Six months ago, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, triggering protests and spasms of property destruction in cities across America. The Minneapolis Police Department is now facing calls for its abolition while struggling with
Read MoreMexican chef Gabriela Cámara on food as a force for social good
Cuisine inspired by Mexico can be found almost everywhere in the United States. But at chef Gabriela Cámara’s restaurants — on both sides of the border — dishes with fresh, local ingredients put a unique twist on traditional favorites. Jeffrey
Read MoreRock-star programmer: Rivers Cuomo finds meaning in coding
“Hi, I’m Rivers from the band, Weezer,” Rivers Cuomo says with a slight smile and a wave. He turns away from the camera for a bit, before launching into his best infomercial pitch. “Imagine you’re on tour, and you’re sitting
Read MoreUN report: Israel’s blockade has devastated Gaza economy
The findings, looking at an 11-year period ending in 2018, marked perhaps the most detailed analysis of the Israeli policy to date.
Read More