Nation Aug 30 Sun returns to storm-ravaged Houston, but 'worst is not yet over' After five days of record rain, the Houston area finally saw sunlight again, but the danger and rescue operations are far from over. Meanwhile, the storm made landfall again near Cameron, Louisiana, dropping more rain on the border region of…
Arts Aug 29 Artists remake the world's wonders in lilliputian scale In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a team of 600 artists from eight countries have teamed up for an exhibit in Times Square that displays the world’s most iconic landmarks in miniature. Gulliver’s Gate is an interactive exhibit…
World Aug 29 Irresistible to tourists, has Venice become unwelcoming to its inhabitants? Venice has long been a city of trade and travelers, but Venetians now feel tourism is squeezing them out. The city is currently losing about 1,000 residents every year as the cost of housing rises and mass tourism poses a…
World Aug 29 North Korea missile launch over Japan shakes U.S. allies A North Korean missile flew over the Japanese island of Hokkaido early Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to call it "the greatest and gravest threat" and drawing an aggressive response from South Korea. Meanwhile, President Trump said "all options…
Education Aug 29 Colorado apprenticeship program turns the factory floor into a classroom Some high school students in Colorado may get prime jobs even before they get their diplomas. That’s because CareerWise, the nation’s first statewide youth apprenticeship program, links students to industries and addresses manufacturers’ demand for skills, while offering employment, academic…
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…