Nation Sep 01 U.S. military focuses recruiting efforts on video-game playing teenagers The U.S. Military is intensifying its efforts to meet young people where they spend their time: online and on their devices. But, as John Yang reports, there are critics who say these new recruiting methods also raise new concerns.
World Aug 25 Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani on the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover Last August, the Taliban swept into Kabul after conquering the country at a torrid pace. Afghan security forces did not resist, the American withdrawal was thrown into further chaos, and the Afghan government dissolved in hours. Ashraf Ghani, the country's…
World Aug 10 Patriotic tattoos become a liability for Ukrainians amid reports of Russian torture Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, some Ukrainians got tattoos to show support for their country. But as the war drags on, those patriotic symbols have become a liability. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.
Health Aug 03 After a long battle, veterans celebrate PACT Act’s passage. But the war goes on for many After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been…
World Jul 01 China’s president visits Hong Kong 25 years after the end of British rule Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong to lead official celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the territory’s handover from Britain to China. Over the last three years, Hong Kong’s authorities now say it marks the start of a brighter…
World Jun 01 How other nations have dealt with gun safety following mass shootings Canada unveiled legislation this week that would freeze new handgun purchases and create a mandatory buyback program for semi-automatic rifles. The announcement coincided with the funerals for 19 victims of the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, but it was years in…
World May 30 Russia advances in Sievierodonetsk as Ukraine tries to reinforce beleaguered troops Russian military forces continue their push in eastern Ukraine. They are making headway into the key city of Sievierodonetsk and threatening the neighboring town of Lysychansk. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News was just there and has our report.
World May 30 Private companies track the war in Ukraine in real time Even before Russian military forces crossed into Ukraine three months ago, private companies were using data from satellites and other technology to closely monitor events on the ground. Newshour Special Correspondent Mike Cerre explores the ongoing efforts to track the…
Politics May 23 Biden vows to intervene militarily if China invades Taiwan President Biden's statement that the U.S. would defend Taiwan from an attack from China triggered a sharp response from Beijing. It also raises questions about whether this is changing U.S. policy and making a new commitment to Taiwan. Ivan Kanapathy,…
World May 17 Ukrainian fighters leave Mariupol steel plant The battle for Mariupol appears to be over, after hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers on Tuesday surrendered from their final holdout. The city has suffered one of Europe’s bloodiest battles since World War II. And now, Russia appears to hold the…