World Apr 28 Tensions rising, what's U.S.'s next move on North Korea? Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said at the U.N. Security Council that it's time for "painful" new sanctions to make North Korea give up its nuclear and missile programs. His statement comes amid rising tension between the Trump administration and…
World Apr 28 Pope Francis brings message of peace to Egypt as Christians face violence Security was on high alert across Cairo as Pope Francis arrived for meetings with President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and the leader of Egypt's Coptic Christians and a peace conference for Christians and Muslims. Just three weeks ago, 45 people died when…
Economy Apr 28 A self-made success? Let's kill that myth One of the core tenants of the American Dream is the belief that individuals from all walks of life can make it big. Millionaire tech entrepreneur Jason Ford has done just that, but believes he and other successful people end…
Episode Apr 28 PBS NewsHour full episode April 28, 2017 Friday on the NewsHour, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson calls for new sanctions on North Korea, after President Trump warns of a potential major conflict with the asia nation. Also: Pope Francis visits Egypt, laughter at the Supreme Court, Shields…
Arts Apr 28 How high-tech replicas can help save our cultural heritage Cultural objects around the world are routinely threatened by war, looting and human impact. But a kind of modern-day renaissance workshop called Factum Arte outside Madrid is taking an innovative approach to understanding and preserving the heritage and integrity of…
Politics Apr 28 A case about citizenship draws laughter and lively banter at the Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court's final case this term was expected to be a highly technical argument on immigration law, but it wound up pulling back the curtain a bit on the justices' personalities and how they interact. John Yang takes…
Nation Apr 27 FCC chair Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules that have been in place for the last three years. Pai argues the rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition.
World Apr 27 News Wrap: Two U.S. troops killed in Afghan raid In our news wrap Thursday, two U.S troops were killed while a third was left wounded during an overnight raid in Afghanistan near the Pakistani border. The additional casualties come as the U.S. military continues to battle Islamic State fighters.
Politics Apr 27 What 100 days of foreign policy says about Trump as a leader President Trump's mantra "America First" was a signal that he planned to focus on improving prospects at home. But in his first 100 days, global crises have challenged him with frequent and treacherous tests. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner…