World Aug 23 North Korean advances add urgency to U.S. and South Korea war games The U.S. and South Korea are conducting joint military exercises, drills the U.S. says are designed to “enhance readiness” and “maintain stability.” But what the U.S. deems defensive, North Korea calls provocative, with Pyongyang claiming the exercises are driving the…
Nation Aug 23 He was a witness in Charlottesville. Then the death threats and conspiracy theories began. Brennan Gilmore filmed the moment when a car plowed into a crowd of protesters in Charlottesville, killing one woman and injuring 19 others. When he made his video public and spoke out to the news media, he became the target…
Science Aug 23 Academic study concludes Exxon Mobil misled on climate change Exxon Mobil has been criticized for allegedly hiding what it knew about the perils of climate change. Now researchers from Harvard University have published a study alleging that the oil and gas giant tried to systematically mislead the public about…
Arts Aug 23 How old-timey 'skiffle' music liberated British rock Singer/songwriter Billy Bragg gained fame as a punk rock and folk musician in the 1980s. Now nearing 60, he’s still singing songs of protest and passion, but also singing the gospel of skiffle, a folk and blues-inspired genre that helped…
Episode Aug 23 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 23, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump defends his Charlottesville response while taking aim at the news media and fellow Republicans. Also: The president threatens to shut down the government over the border wall, U.S. and South Korea hold joint military…
Education Aug 22 Purdue invests in students' futures with new model of financing College graduation can be a time of financial anxiety. But Purdue University is offering students a new way to pay for their degrees: Students get funding when they agree to pay back the university a percentage of their future earnings,…
Politics Aug 22 Why tensions are flaring over Trump's Phoenix rally President Trump hold his first campaign-style rally since the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Tuesday in Phoenix. But as he addresses some of his most faithful supporters, Arizona officials are bracing for thousands of protesters outside. Lisa Desjardins learns…
Episode Aug 22 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 22, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, we look inside President Trump's new plan for America's longest war. Also: Tensions heat up ahead of the president's rally in Phoenix, why students are promising to pay back part of their future salaries, CEOs distance…
World Aug 22 How the world is reacting to Trump's speech on Afghanistan U.S. military and diplomatic leaders are moving ahead on the Afghanistan strategy President Trump outlined Monday during an address to the nation. Mr. Trump’s new policy hinges on a regional approach and includes a deployment of more U.S. troops without…
World Aug 22 News Wrap: Tillerson heralds easing of North Korea tensions In our news wrap Tuesday, tensions seem to have slightly eased between the U.S. and North Korea, as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson noted that Pyongyang is showing signs of restraint. Also, Navy divers found human remains in the U.S.