Politics Nov 13 What Alabama voters think of the Roy Moore assault allegations Another woman came forward on Monday to accuse Senate candidate Roy Moore of assaulting her when she was 16, sparking additional political backlash from his own party. But allegations of sexual misconduct against teenage girls haven’t seemed to shake Moore…
Politics Nov 13 How the Roy Moore scandal raises GOP concerns for 2018 Prominent Republicans have called for Roy Moore to abandon his Senate run as another woman comes forward to say he assaulted her as a teen. Can the Alabama candidate weather these accusations of wrongdoing? Amy Walter of The Cook Political…
World Nov 13 Cholera, hunger and war are ravaging Yemen. What role does the U.S. play? A brutal, three-year civil war in Yemen has drawn in regional and global powers, led to the fastest growing cholera epidemic and, perhaps soon, famine. A Saudi coalition is lifting a recent blockade on the country after aid groups warned…
World Nov 13 Brain drain and declining birth rate threaten the future of Greece Seven years since the financial crisis shook Greece, many young people lack opportunity or hope for the future. Austerity and financial insecurity have pushed the birthrate to all-time lows, and members of the younger generations are leaving Greece for better…
Arts Nov 13 Robert Plant's new album follows the 'Fire' of his musical passions Robert Plant, former chest-baring frontman of Led Zeppelin, has enjoyed a prolific solo career, experimenting with a variety of musical styles and genres. Jeffrey Brown sits down with the rock legend to discuss his inspirations, whether Led Zeppelin will ever…
Episode Nov 12 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 12, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, Nov. 12, President Trump arrives in the Philippines, his last stop on a five-nation Asia tour. Also, researchers in Hawaii, already a state leader in renewable energy, are using ocean waves to make electricity. Megan…
World Nov 12 What the Lebanese prime minister's resignation means for the region Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Sunday he will return to Lebanon “very soon,” eight days after resigning from his position. The Lebanese president earlier said he believed Hariri, who led a coalition government with Iran-backed Hezbollah, was being forcibly…
Politics Nov 12 Trump walks back remarks on Russia as GOP faces challenges at home As President Trump continues to drum up controversy during a trip across Asia, the past week has seen developments on the domestic front, from the Democrats’ sweep in Virginia's elections to sexual misconduct allegations against Roy Moore, the GOP nominee…
Episode Nov 11 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 11, 2017 On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 11, President Trump said he questioned Vladimir Putin about Russian meddling in the U.S. election, and researchers explore whether indoor farming could solve world food shortages. Also, on Veteran’s Day, a film explores post-war…
Nation Nov 11 Special task force to respond to sexual assault in Hollywood Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey this week created a special task force to investigate sexual assault in the entertainment industry. The announcement came as a growing number of people spoke out to allege sexual assault or harassment by…