Nation Mar 23 New Orleans area recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the region Tornadoes tore through New Orleans and surrounding areas Tuesday leaving behind devastation, with overturned vehicles, downed power lines and street lights, and homes completely destroyed. At least one person was killed and Louisiana has activated hundreds of National Guard personnel…
World Mar 18 Is American basketball star Brittney Griner a political prisoner in Russia? Amid the U.S.-Russia conflict, there's mounting concern about the detention of American Brittney Griner, a professional women's basketball star who plays in Russia and has been held there since February. Many are now asking if she's a political prisoner. Washington…
Economy Mar 16 Federal Reserve raises interest rates in effort to tame inflation In addition to Wednesday's hike in a key interest rate, the Federal Reserve also signaled it expects to continue to raise rates through the year. Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and author of a new…
Health Mar 15 Americans describe the momentous mental health toll of the pandemic Two years into the pandemic, concerns about COVID-19's impact on mental health continue to grow. We spoke to people across the country about their particular struggles and the work being done to help others suffering during the pandemic. And Dr.
World Mar 11 Can business blockades and sanctions pressure Putin by crippling Russia's economy? Even before the U.S. moved on Friday to sever normal trade with Russia, sanctions were far-reaching, and the ruble's value has plunged as a result. One estimate suggested the Russian economy may fall so steeply it will wipe out growth…
World Mar 09 Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights vulnerability of nuclear power plants Ukraine gets much of its electricity from nuclear power, but a series of Russian attacks near nuclear plants over the last two weeks are elevating fears of potential accidents and what they could trigger. John Yang reports on the latest…
Nation Mar 08 On International Women's Day, UN report details the gender discrimination women still face On International Women’s Day, we take a closer look at the state of women and girls worldwide. Michelle Milford Morse, the United Nations Foundation’s vice president for girls and women strategy, joins NewsHour's Nicole Ellis to discuss the agency’s new…
Economy Mar 02 How high could gas prices go as sanctions ratchet up on Russia? As nations increase economic pressure on Russia, President Biden has warned that some of those moves could also end up hurting U.S. consumers, especially at the gas pump. Gas prices are already high, further pinching consumers who are also dealing…
World Feb 18 Snowboarder Nick Baumgartner discusses winning gold at the Winter Olympics Despite the problems and criticism around the Olympics, these past two weeks still have provided their share of incredible accomplishments and powerful moments to celebrate. That includes veteran Olympian Nick Baumgartner, who not only won a gold medal in mixed…
Nation Feb 17 What a Minnesota trial says about police officers' responsibility to intervene This is the fourth week of the trial of three former officers who were on duty with Derek Chauvin when he murdered George Floyd in 2020. The officers are on trial for their role in his death and over questions…