Episode Apr 17 PBS NewsHour full episode April 17, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, Vice President Mike Pence warns North Korea to end its nuclear weapons efforts after a failure to launch a test missile over the weekend. Also: Turkey's president wins expanded powers, making essential products for women in…
World Apr 17 How should U.S. and allies confront North Korea? The long-simmering standoff between the United States and North Korea is heating up again. As the Trump administration draws a tougher line with the regime, what options are open to the U.S., its allies and China? Judy Woodruff speaks with…
World Apr 17 What will Erdogan's new power mean for Turkey? Citizens of Turkey voted Sunday by a thin margin to overhaul the country’s political system, which could lead to a major consolidation of power for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Jeffrey Brown talks to Steven Cook of the Council on…
World Apr 17 News Wrap: Ousted South Korean president indicted In our news wrap Monday, South Korea’s recently ousted President Park Geun-hye was indicted on charges of bribery, extortion and abuse of power. If convicted, she could face life in prison. Also, hundreds of Palestinians within Israeli prisons launched a…
Nation Apr 17 A murder video posted online raises debate about Facebook's responsibility A video of a man being shot to death was posted on Facebook Sunday and stayed online for nearly three hours before it was taken down. A man identified as Steve Stephens is said to have recorded himself confronting and…
Politics Apr 17 North Korea's failed missile test draws dueling rhetoric Vice President Mike Pence in a visit to the DMZ and South Korean capital vowed action to achieve a nuclear-free peninsula, saying the U.S. and its allies will act unless China uses its influence to rein in North Korea. Meanwhile,…
Episode Apr 16 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 16, 2017 On this episode for Sunday, April 16, the U.S. responds to North Korea’s failed missile test and Turkey’s president gets more executive power. Later, Democratic members of Congress have reintroduced a bill for paid family leave, something Rhode Island is…
Politics Apr 16 Georgia Dems aim for upset in Republican stronghold A special election on Tuesday will replace an open House seat in Georgia's 6th Congressional District left by Tom Price, who is now the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The district outside Atlanta has been solidly Republican for 25…
World Apr 16 Turkey votes to expand presidential powers Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan eked out a major victory on Sunday to expand his executive powers. A narrow majority of Turks voted on a referendum to amend the country's constitution and abolish the office of the prime minister, allowing…
Episode Apr 15 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 15, 2017 On this edition for Saturday, April 15, North Korea shows off new missiles during its annual military parade, and the aftermath of the largest non-nuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. military. Later, the U.S. immigrants who are fleeing President…