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world26 days ago•4 min saved

Trump Threatens Fresh Kharg Island Strike in PBS Call

President Donald Trump told PBS News during a Monday call that the U.S. could strike Iran's Kharg Island again after last week's attack, calling the island "dead militarily" but saying he would avoid hitting oil infrastructure to prevent long rebuilding. The remarks come amid ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities and a PBS/NPR/Marist poll showing most Americans disapprove of the war's handling; Trump suggested uncertainty about a timeline and noted oil prices could drop once the conflict ends.

via PBS|

#donald-trump #iran #kharg-island

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"RNC 2024 Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid High Tensions and Key Events"

The 2024 Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee with PBS News providing extensive live coverage, including special analysis and reports from the convention floor. The event follows an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Coverage can be followed on various PBS News platforms.

via PBS NewsHour|

#2024-election #donald-trump #milwaukee

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

"PBS NewsHour Co-Founder Robert MacNeil Dies at 93"

Robert MacNeil, the legendary PBS News anchor known for his erudite reporting and high journalistic standards, has passed away at the age of 93. His career spanned from covering international events like the building of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis to co-anchoring the MacNeil/Lehrer Report, which later became PBS NewsHour. MacNeil's unwavering commitment to serious journalism and refusal to succumb to sensationalism made him a hallmark of American broadcast media culture. His legacy includes numerous awards and a reputation for journalistic integrity that continues to inspire the industry.

via CNN|

#broadcast-media #journalism #legacy