Economy Aug 10 The economic reason this chicken producer gave up antibiotics For decades, almost all factory-farmed chickens were raised on antibiotics. But low doses of “maintenance” antibiotics can spur bacteria to build resistance, creating superbugs. Economics correspondent Paul Solman and science correspondent Miles O’Brien report team up to examine why one…
World Aug 10 Trump fires back in war of words with North Korea President Trump doubled down on his threats against North Korea on Thursday, and disparaged a quarter century of U.S. policy for the country. Meanwhile, North Korea announced its plans to launch four intermediate-range missiles at the U.S. territory of Guam…
World Aug 10 News Wrap: Kenyan election officials dispute Odinga victory claims In our news wrap Thursday, the dispute over Kenya’s presidential election intensified as supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga declared victory over incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta, a claim rejected by the election commission. Also, five people are dead and more than…
Arts Aug 10 How this artist turned bad karma into raw honesty Artist and poet G Yamazawa grew up Asian-American and Buddhist in the southern Bible Belt, where he often felt as though he didn't belong. But insecurity transformed into a love for the stage and performance. G Yamazawa gives his Brief…
Arts Aug 10 A postcard from where Alaska's oil industry and wilderness meet In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, oil started flowing down the Trans-Alaska Pipeline 40 years ago. Every summer, thousands of workers file through Deadhorse, Alaska, an operations center for the oil field, including postal worker Les Dunbar. Eric…
Episode Aug 10 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 10, 2017 Thursday on the NewsHour, North Korea's military threatens to target Guam as President Trump says his "fire and fury" statement wasn't tough enough. Also: The economics of using antibiotics in livestock, a new exhibit gives voice to those enslaved at…
World Aug 09 Why this Saudi activist says driving is the ultimate female emancipation In 2011, Manal al-Sharif decided to drive. But for women in Saudi Arabia, what seems like a normal act of daily life is anything but. Jailed for nine days, her case sparked international outcry. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Sharif,…
World Aug 09 How one woman brought life-saving maternity care to Somaliland Somaliland, a region of Somalia that lay in ruin from years of war, suffers some of the world's highest rates of infant and maternal mortality. But 15 years ago, Edna Adan fulfilled a lifelong dream by building a nonprofit hospital…
Episode Aug 09 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 9, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump's comments on North Korea raise alarms in Asia and elsewhere, and prompt a threat on Guam from Pyongyang. Also: Steps the U.S. is taking to upgrade its own nuclear arsenal, how livestock breed antibiotic-resistant…
World Aug 09 Latest North Korea clash draws sharply different responses from Trump, top national security aides As a war of words escalated between the North Korea and the U.S., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged calm, saying Americans should have no concerns about the rhetoric of the last few days. The volley of tough talk follows…