World Aug 16 Syrians try to salvage life from the wreckage of Raqqa At the outskirts of Raqqa, amid death and destruction, there are signs of life -- and hope. Tens of thousands of Syrian families are living in rubble, forced to flee the grueling fight against the Islamic State in the militant…
Politics Aug 16 Trump faces backlash for Charlottesville comments as protest victim is laid to rest President Trump's ricocheting response to the violent Charlottesville confrontation spread a political firestorm as more CEOs quit the president's advisory councils and lawmakers spoke out. Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered to remember Heather Heyer, who was killed as she protested…
Nation Aug 16 A secessionist and a black nationalist pledge peaceful dialogue after Charlotteville In light of tensions and violence in Charlottesville, a secessionist and a black nationalist from Charleston, South Carolina, came together to make sure that what happened is not repeated in their hometown. Jonathan Thrower of the Charleston Black Nationalist Movement…
World Aug 16 News Wrap: Kim Jong Un decision to not fire at Guam 'very wise,' tweets Trump In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions. Mr. Trump tweeted that Kim Jong Un’s decision not to fire toward Guam was “very wise and well-reasoned.” Also, the people of Sierra Leone…
Nation Aug 16 President Trump defended the Charlottesville marchers. Here's what we saw. President Trump made a series of statements at Trump Tower about the participants in the deadly weekend protests in Charlottesville. The NewsHour's P.J. Tobia, who was at the protests, offers a fact check on the president's account.
Politics Aug 16 Trump's Charlottesville response not in line with majority of Americans, poll shows As politicians and influential business leaders weigh in on President Trump’s comments on Charlottesville, how is the American public responding? Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll about the clashes and the president’s…
Episode Aug 16 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 16, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump ends two business councils following Charlottesville backlash from a slew of executives. We get a reality check about what happened on the ground. Also: A secessionist and a black nationalist come together, results from…
Episode Aug 15 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 15, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Trump doubles down on blaming both neo-Nazi groups and protesters for violence in Charlottesville. Also: Analyzing clues to Kim Jong Un's intentions, the growing trend of outdoor preschools, Taylor Swift's sexual assault court victory and…
World Aug 15 News Wrap: Sierra Leone rescue crews battle devastating mudslide In our news wrap Tuesday, the death toll from a devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone has surged to more than 300. The Red Cross estimates another 600 people are still missing. Also, the president of Argentina became the latest South…
World Aug 15 Does Kim Jong Un's latest statement signal he's open to diplomacy? Fiery rhetoric between North Korea and the U.S. seems to be cooling down, if temporarily. While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday the U.S. is “interested” in dialogue, analysts believe Kim Jong Un’s latest propaganda statement may offer a…