World Jun 16 Average Cubans likely hurt by Trump's return to stricter rules President Trump announced renewed restrictions on business in and travel to Cuba, partially reversing course on former President Obama’s re-engagement with the island nation. John Yang speaks with Alan Gomez of USA TODAY about what’s at stake for average Cubans…
Nation Jun 16 Acquittal of officer who killed Philando Castile sparks emotional outcry A jury found Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez not guilty Friday in the shooting of Philando Castile. The shooting garnered national attention in 2016, when the aftermath of the fatal encounter was streamed via Facebook Live. Tim Nelson of Minnesota…
Episode Jun 16 PBS NewsHour full episode June 16, 2017 Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump rolls back some Obama administration efforts to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations. Also: David Petraeus on the fight in Afghanistan,a not guilty verdict in the Philando Castile case, the difficult road to recovery after a stay…
Jun 16 I ignored advice and followed my boyfriend to a new city after college. Here's why Caroline Kitchener grew up hearing that strong women don't need to rely on a partner to have a happy and successful life. But after graduating college, her values clashed with real life: She decided to move to a new city…
Politics Jun 16 Shields and Brooks on Trump's response to Russia probe, Scalise shooting Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the latest developments in the Russia probe and how President Trump has been reacting to reports that he is being…
Politics Jun 16 News Wrap: Trump acknowledges obstruction of justice probe in tweet In the our news wrap Friday, President Trump tweeted about reports that special counsel Robert Mueller has expanded his investigation of Russian meddling in the election. Also, anger over a London apartment tower fire boiled over, as the death toll…
World Jun 15 Adding to tensions with Turkey, Erdogan's security team charged in assault of D.C. protesters A month since demonstrators were attacked by Turkish security forces outside the ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. authorities have issued warrants on assault charges. Some suspects have been arrested, but most returned home to Turkey after the attack. Hari Sreenivasan…
Politics Jun 15 Sen. Warner wishes for closer cooperation from Trump administration on Russia probe The Senate Intelligence Committee met behind closed doors this week with three key figures in their expanding Russia investigation, including special counsel Robert Mueller. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice-chair of the committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the distinctions between…
Arts Jun 15 How Dick Cavett brought the art of conversation to TV TV great Dick Cavett credits comedian Jack Paar with providing his talk-show hosting philosophy: Make it a conversation. Cavett offers his Brief but Spectacular take on his career.