World May 25 How leaks can affect an unfolding counterterrorism investigation Investigators say they have "very important" clues to what drove an attacker to bomb a concert in Manchester, England. But they face an unwelcome obstacle: intelligence leaks to the American press, fueling a diplomatic fight and a pause in intelligence…
World May 25 Long-neutral Sweden beefs up military defenses to face Russia threat Twelve years ago, Sweden demilitarized the strategic island of Gotland, deeming Russia a non-threat. But times have changed, and Sweden has been beefing up its defenses in the face of increasing Russian aggression. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
Science May 25 Will artificial intelligence help us solve every problem? Artificial intelligence is going to change how we live to such a degree, that when we look back at driving a car, it will seem to us the way the Middle Ages looks from today's perspective. That's according to Sebastian…
Episode May 25 PBS NewsHour full episode May 25, 2017 Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump reprimands fellow NATO leaders over defense spending, but keeps silent on NATO's joint defense pact. Also: Leaks from the Manchester investigation pause intelligence sharing, Sweden invests in its military over Russia fears, what an…
Nation May 24 How a baseless conspiracy theory grew around Seth Rich's murder The story of Seth Rich's death, and the baseless conspiracy that grew from it, is a story of how fake news spreads. From websites and online forums like Reddit to primetime cable TV, people claimed he was the source of…
World May 24 Manchester bomber did not work alone, confirm British officials The investigation into a suicide bombing in Manchester has become a hunt for accomplices. Twenty-two-year-old Salman Abedi blew himself up at a concert Monday night. On Wednesday, police in Libya arrested his father and younger brother, while British police made…
World May 24 Manchester attack reveals risk of 'soft targets' British security forces continue their hunt for the people responsible for a deadly bombing in the city of Manchester. What investigative capabilities do UK officials possess? William Brangham talks with former White House National Security official R.P. Eddy, co-author of…
World May 24 President Trump and Pope Francis trade gifts, not barbs, in first meeting President Trump met privately with Pope Francis on Wednesday, his first audience with the leader of the Catholic Church, and with whom he has clashed publicly in the past. Last year, the religious leader disavowed Candidate Trump’s pledge for a…
Health May 24 Less healthy, older Americans would pay more under GOP health bill The Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimate for the American Health Care Act Wednesday, 20 days after the bill passed the Republican-led House of Representatives. The prognosis? About 23 million Americans are expected to lose their coverage by 2026.
Nation May 24 Why Democrats think they have a shot at Montana's special election Montana's at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs and the special election is garnering national attention. Democrats are eager to frame the fight as a referendum on President Trump. Judy Woodruff learns more about the…