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Episode Feb 28
February 28, 2020 – PBS NewsHour full episodeEconomy Feb 28
How should the U.S. government respond to novel coronavirus’ economic impact?Across the U.S., concerns over novel coronavirus have governments, businesses and individuals putting normal operations on hold. With events and travel canceled and more people staying home, what is the economic impact likely to be, and how should U.S. policy…
Health Feb 28
A pandemic expert questions speed of U.S. response to novel coronavirusAs the threat of novel coronavirus looms over the U.S. and the globe, the CDC has taken steps to make testing kits available more broadly. But questions remain about the readiness of the government and the health system to cope…
World Feb 28
News Wrap: Federal appeals court temporarily blocks ‘remain in Mexico’ policyIn our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court in San Francisco temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s “remain in Mexico” policy. Under it, nearly 60,000 asylum seekers have been returned to Mexico while their cases are decided. Also, intense fighting…
Politics Feb 28
How South Carolina’s Democratic voters are weighing 2020 choiceOn Saturday, South Carolina will go to the polls in the crucial last Democratic primary before Super Tuesday. Former Vice President Joe Biden appears to have a solid lead in the Palmetto State, leveraging his support among African American voters.
Politics Feb 28
Shields and Brooks on South Carolina stakes, Trump’s virus responseSyndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether former Vice President Joe Biden will have a decisive win in the South Carolina Democratic primary, what’s at…
Episode Feb 27
February 27, 2020 – PBS NewsHour full episodeHealth Feb 27
An infectious disease specialist on what we do and don’t know about COVID-19After infecting tens of thousands in China, the novel coronavirus has reached dozens of other countries -- at least 48 in total. Public health officials say it’s almost inevitable the illness will spread more extensively within the U.S. So what…
Economy Feb 27
Novel coronavirus is hitting the financial markets hard. Here’s what we knowEconomic worries sparked by the global outbreak of novel coronavirus are pushing major stock indexes lower -- down at least 10 percent from recent record highs. More than $2 trillion of value have been wiped out this week, translating to…
World Feb 27
News Wrap: Turkey says 29 soldiers killed in Syrian airstrike on IdlibIn our news wrap Thursday, a major new military clash erupted between Turkey and Syria, with at least 29 Turkish soldiers reportedly killed in an airstrike on northwestern Syria’s Idlib province. Also, in India, the death toll from this week’s…
