Crossfiled
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.
Crossfiled / Outlets / PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
A reporting desk with editors. Crossfiled is currently carrying 8 stories from PBS NewsHour, each shown beside every other newsroom's version of the same event.
What PBS NewsHour is covering
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row. Those prisoners will now receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon, the outspoken and sometimes controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, submitted her resignation after the GOP midterms loss. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach details her time in office.
Melania Trump calls for ‘enduring’ Russia-Ukraine peace as she hosts top officials at the White House
Ukraine has been reeling from the worst collapse in relations with Washington since the start of the war.
600,000 protest inequality, public funding in France
In France, officials say more than 600,000 people took to the streets nationwide on Thursday, demanding higher wages and more funding for education. The protests included both public and private sector workers and were part of a general strike that disrupted some public transportation and other serv
What made Min Jin Lee 'fully aware' of life's fragility
Author Min Jin Lee says she takes every day "very seriously" as she's "fully aware" of her mortality. "I am fully aware that people die, and you don't get to choose when to go. You could be rich or poor. It doesn't make any difference," she said.
Widely covered, not filed by PBS NewsHour
Each of these was covered by at least three other newsrooms.
Read it as an observation, not a verdict: an outlet may be working a different angle,
filing later, or simply not serving this beat.
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federa
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arlington triumphal arch hours after approval
The National Capital Planning Commission had approved construction for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., hours before the restraining order was issued.
Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison after murders of 190 children
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was sentenced for the murders of 191 people in total at the High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Zoo Atlanta’s newest pandas munched bamboo and lounged on Friday during their public debut as smiling visitors lined up to welcome them. Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, arrived in September from China under a 10-year loan agreement, bringing the cuddly black-and-white bears back to the z
For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and w
Democrats win big after Trump alienates voters
Donald Trump's rhetoric and policy failures contributed to significant losses for Republicans in congressional elections, even as Democrats secured victories across several key states.
Get the 5 stories every outlet is covering, every morning. Free.
One email a day. Unsubscribe in one click. We host no journalism and never sell your address.