Nation Nov 29 Can police use cellphone location data without a warrant? Supreme Court ruling could have wide impact A Supreme Court case centering around a piece of technology that most of us have in hand's reach has the potential to transform privacy law in the digital age. John Yang sits down with Marcia Coyle of the National Law…
Nation Nov 29 What we know about the Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor allegations Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor, two popular personalities of television and radio, have both been fired over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Judy Woodruff reviews what we know so far with David Folkenflik of NPR.
Nation Nov 29 A mother's death can be devastating. This nonprofit steps in to help girls connect In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a casual meetup program for girls who have lost loved ones aims to empower through mentorship and camaraderie. Special correspondent Tina Martin of WGBH has the story on empowerHer.
Episode Nov 28 PBS NewsHour full episode November 28, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Republican tax plan overcomes another hurdle, but will it pass the Senate? We examine how the tax battle could affect student loans. Also: The pope's visit to a country plagued by ethnic violence, distrust in…
Politics Nov 28 Can Senate GOP get the votes for tax and funding bills? Republicans need at least some Democratic votes to pass a government funding bill by next week's deadline, but a morning tweet by President Trump prompted the Senate and House minority leaders to refuse a White House meeting. Meanwhile, the GOP…
World Nov 28 News Wrap: North Korea grabs attention with new missile test North Korea tested a missile for the first time in 10 weeks, flying more than 600 miles before it splashed into the Japan Sea. Also, President Trump has won the first round in the fight over who serves as acting…
Politics Nov 28 If you pay student loans, the GOP tax overhaul could affect you. Here's how Both the Senate and House tax overhaul bills could make higher education more expensive for some students, though in different ways. The biggest proposed changes in the House bill would end the deduction for interest paid on student loans, a…
World Nov 28 Will the pope's Myanmar visit bring any relief to persecuted Rohingya? Without mentioning the Rohingya by name, Pope Francis spoke out in Myanmar of the need to respect all ethnic groups. It was unclear whether the pope pressed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has downplayed the severity of the attacks…
Nation Nov 28 Attempt to lure Washington Post into reporting a false story underlines media distrust The Washington Post says it was targeted by a conservative group when a woman came forward claiming that Roy Moore got her pregnant as a teen. Reporters found inconsistencies in the woman's claims and observed her at the offices of…
Nation Nov 28 The opioid crisis affects dogs, too. Here's how police officers protect K-9 partners from overdoses Canine police units sniff out suspects, missing people and guns, but they can also encounter potentially lethal opioids like heroin or fentanyl. In light of the national opioid crisis, some officers are getting Narcan training in case their dogs inhale…