Thursday on the NewsHour, a photo of a child victim of the mass migration crisis captures global attention. Also: A county clerk is jailed for defying the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage, a judge throws out NFL quarterback Tom Brady’s suspension, the campaign within the Jewish community over the Iran nuclear deal and the mayor of Los Angeles on his city’s changing relationship with water. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Thursday, a former State Department staffer who helped set up Hillary Clinton’s private email server plans to cite his right against self-incrimination before a House committee investigating the Benghazi attack. Also, presidential candidate Donald Trump ruled out a third party candidacy if he doesn’t win the Republican nomination. Continue reading →

A Kentucky county clerk was arrested for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, citing religious belief. After this summer’s Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage across the country, Kim Davis had tried suing the state’s governor for religious discrimination, but her case was rejected. As William Brangham reports, her refusal has drawn both vocal critics and supporters. Continue reading →

A federal judge overturned the NFL’s four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s over what’s become known as “Deflategate.” What does the ruling mean for the league and commissioner Roger Goodell? Gwen Ifill speaks to Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe and Kevin Blackistone of ESPN. Continue reading →

Droughts are here to stay, says Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, so his city is striving to employ sustainable practices to preserve water not just for the next two years, but decades beyond that. Garcetti offers his Brief but Spectacular take on California’s evolving relationship with water. Continue reading →

Wednesday on the NewsHour, migrants and refugees from nations in turmoil push for passage inside Europe. Also; Ukraine struggles to slow down violence in the east, the FBI warns of antiquities plundered by the Islamic State, doctors and lawyers join forces to help poor patients, why universities are facing more demand for mental health resources and a fresh take on piracy in the digital age. Continue reading →

In our news wrap Wednesday, the CIA and U.S. Special Operation forces have reportedly launched a drone campaign against Islamic State targets in Syria. Also, President Obama secured a major victory in the Iran nuclear deal, acquiring enough votes to sustain a veto of legislation against the agreement. Continue reading →

The steady flow of desperate migrants and asylum seekers has sparked humanitarian and economic tensions in Europe. Gwen Ifill talks to Nancy Lindborg of the United States Institute of Peace and Astrid Ziebarth of the German Marshall Fund for a closer look at the crisis, including how different European governments are responding and whether the U.S. could take more refugees. Continue reading →