World Aug 29 News Wrap: Libya reportedly paying militias to stop migrant crossings In our news wrap Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that Libya is paying militias to stop migrants from crossing to Italy, using funds from the European Union with Italy's support. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cheering crowd…
Politics Aug 29 As Harvey floods Texas, Congress due to debate insurance program that's underwater A vast majority of Texas homeowners in areas under water from Tropical Storm Harvey lack flood insurance, and how to help them is sure to be a big political fight in Washington. Lisa Desjardins joins Miles O’Brien to take a…
Nation Aug 29 Rep. Poe: Extent of storm disaster 'hard to grasp' President Trump's visit to Texas put a spotlight on the coordination of federal and local resources, and Congress will play a key role in deciding how much help the government offers. The scope of the disaster and the number of…
Nation Aug 29 How Houston hospitals prepared for Hurricane Harvey In a major flood event like Tropical Storm Harvey, hospitals are both some of the most critical infrastructure and among the most vulnerable. Miles O’Brien talks to Bill McKeon, president and CEO of Texas Medical Center, about the crisis.
Nation Aug 29 Houston convention center shelters surging number of storm victims and volunteers Thousands in Houston have been forced from their homes in need of food, water and a roof over their heads, and the George R. Brown Convention Center has become the city's largest shelter. Miles O’Brien learns more from Rachel Osier…
Nation Aug 29 In Texas county where levee was breached, 'worst flooding is in front of us' Authorities in the suburban Texas community of Brazoria County were ordered to evacuate on Sunday for fear of what came true today: a levee breached by floodwaters. Miles O’Brien talks to Brazoria County’s Judge Matt Sebesta about the threat his…
Nation Aug 29 Record-breaking Harvey overwhelms dams, washes thousands out of their homes Southeastern Texas has been pushed to the brink, as torrents poured through downtown Houston, aging dams and a levee overflowed and rescue crews worked through the night. Tropical Storm Harvey continues to soak up moisture and is expected to make…
Episode Aug 29 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 29, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the crisis in Houston deepens by the day as Tropical Storm Harvey lurks offshore. Also: How Washington and Seoul are responding to North Korea firing a missile over Japan, a look at the nation's first statewide…
Arts Aug 28 'Raising Bertie' paints portrait of hope and hardship for three young men Documentary filmmakers Margaret Byrne and Ian Kibbe spent six years following the lives of three young African-American men in rural North Carolina. The resulting documentary, “Raising Bertie” offers an intimate look at how they navigate school and generational poverty. Jeffrey…
Politics Aug 28 Fact-checking Trump's reasons for a transgender military ban Following a tweet from President Trump that said transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the military, the White House issued a memorandum on Friday asking the Defense Department to finalize new rules about what to do with…