Sunday on NewsHour Weekend: Candidates make a final push in Iowa on the eve of the first votes of the 2016 presidential race, and in our signature segment, how Oklahoma has become the nation’s earthquake capital. Alison Stewart anchors from New York. Continue reading →

Harvard University has launched a project to digitize almost half a million items from its 17th and 18th century archives – the largest digitizing effort the university has ever undertaken. The letters, journals, documents and drawings tell the story not only of the nation’s oldest institution of higher learning, but also the history of our nation. Continue reading →

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is clinging to a narrow lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders with two days left Monday’s Iowa caucus, a new poll shows.
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Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Presidential candidates buckle down in the final weekend of campaigning in Iowa before Monday’s caucuses, concern is growing over the Zika virus as new cases are reported, and in our signature segment, West Point cadets are using social media to fight Islamic State propaganda. Alison Stewart anchors from New York. Continue reading →

Medical researchers have discovered a gene that increases the risk of schizophrenia, a mental illness that afflicts more than two million Americans, sometimes causing delusions and hallucinations. Associate Professor of Genetics at Harvard University Steven McCarroll joins Alison Stewart to discuss the findings. Continue reading →

The federal government has launched an initiative to counter violent extremism among potential homegrown terrorists. Part of the effort enlists college students to develop an online campaign and social media strategy against ISIS propaganda. NewsHour’s Christopher Booker reports. Continue reading →

This weekend marks the homestretch before the Iowa caucuses, where potential presidential candidates collectively spent more time campaigning than any other state. NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff joins Alison Stewart from Des Moines, Iowa, to discuss. Continue reading →

Friday on the NewsHour, days before the Iowa caucus, Democratic candidates fight for Iowa women voters. Also: Sen. Ted Cruz plays defense in the latest GOP debate, Brooks and Dionne talk the week in politics, Barbie gets a makeover, prescription drug shortages force doctors to make tough decisions, a Danish dance troupe stands up for refugees and a female JROTC officer takes command. Continue reading →

More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash — moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt. Continue reading →

Friday on the NewsHour, new data from the government shows that American consumers spent less, businesses invested less and companies exported less at the end of last year. Overall, growth was about the same as in 2014. Also, the State Department confirmed that former Secretary Hillary Clinton’s private email server held 22 emails now deemed top secret. Continue reading →