Thursday on the NewsHour, deadly flood waters force evacuations, boat rescues and road closures in Missouri. Also: How the Iraqi ambassador sees the fight against ISIS and picking favorite movies from 2015. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Thursday, towns in whole sections of Missouri and Illinois are under water, with at least 20 dead and untold millions of dollars in damage. Also, New Year’s celebrations drew tight security in New York and other cities, amid fears of terror attacks. Continue reading →

The worst finally seems over for the civilians of Ramadi, who are beginning to emerge after living for months under Islamic State control. Iraqi forces recaptured the city center on Monday, but are still removing bombs and searching for militants. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner takes stock of what the victory means for the ongoing fight to drive the militants out of Iraq. Continue reading →

Ann Hornaday and Mike Sargent join Jeffrey Brown to discuss which performances and films stood out this year. Continue reading →

The literary world was packed with a diverse field of prize-winners this year. Continue reading →

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Bill Cosby is charged with sexual assault, stemming from a 2004 allegation. Also: Espionage amid Israel’s lobbying of Congress over the Iran deal, lawmakers make compromises to finish out 2015, the biggest scientific breakthrough of 2015 raises questions and taking control back from the food industry over what we eat. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Wednesday, the rising Mississippi River and its tributaries have overwhelmed towns across parts of Missouri and Illinois. At least 20 people have been killed in the region and flood waters are expected to hit record levels. Also, snowfall has deepened the Sierra Nevada snowpack to higher than normal levels in California, offering some relief from extreme drought. Continue reading →

Comedian Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault in connection to allegations that he drugged and fondled Andrea Constand in 2004. That comes after dozens of accusations made by other women. William Brangham learns more from Maryclaire Dale of the Associated Press. Continue reading →

The rift between the U.S. and Israel over the Iran deal was no secret, but according to The Wall Street Journal, that dispute was fed by high stakes political espionage by both countries and ensnared members of Congress. Adam Entous of The Wall Street Journal discusses the story with Gwen Ifill. Continue reading →

Congress ended 2015 on an unusually productive note. A $1 trillion compromise passed with a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, and problems that lawmakers had kicked down the road year after year finally made it into law. Political director Lisa Desjardins takes a look back. Continue reading →