Nation Apr 11 How did United Airlines' startling passenger confrontation happen? The forced removal of a passenger from a United Airlines flight Sunday has caused an international uproar. Video posted via social media showed passenger Dr. David Dao being dragged from his seat by officers. How could this have happened? Ben…
Health Apr 11 Why this prostate cancer screening guideline just got reversed Five years ago, men aged 55 and over were advised not to undergo the common test for prostate cancer. Now those guidelines have changed, and men 55 to 69 are now being told that they should consider getting tested. William…
World Apr 11 Deported to Mexico, these men feel lost in a country they no longer know The Trump administration has vowed to speed up the deportation process, but what exactly happens when undocumented immigrants who have built lives and have families in the U.S. are forced to return to Mexico? Special correspondent Nick Schifrin follows the…
Nation Apr 11 With new policy, Trump administration puts undocumented immigrants on notice During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Attorney General Jeff Sessions outlined an aggressive, new approach on immigration. His message? “This is the Trump era.” Judy Woodruff speaks with Nancy Montoya of Arizona Public Media about Sessions’ comments and the…
World Apr 11 News Wrap: North Korea warns against U.S. aggression with threat to strike In our news wrap Tuesday, North Korea issued a fiery new warning to the United States, threatening nuclear strikes on American military bases in South Korea and elsewhere if the U.S. makes any aggressive move. President Trump took to Twitter,…
Episode Apr 11 PBS NewsHour full episode April 11, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. warns Russia about backing the Assad regime in the wake of chemical weapons attacks. Also: What happens to undocumented immigrants after deportation, new prostate cancer screening recommendations, how ticket rules led to a United…
World Apr 11 Tillerson faults Russia for not enforcing Syria chemical weapon pact Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow amid tensions over a deadly chemical attack in Syria. Tillerson faulted Russia for failing to enforce a deal it helped negotiate to rid Syria of chemical weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin likened…
World Apr 10 'We have to send a message' on Syrian chemical weapons, says former Joint Chiefs chairman
World Apr 10 This university in Ghana focuses on critical thinking to change attitudes on corruption When Patrick Awuah -- a former Microsoft executive who was educated in the U.S. -- returned to his home country of Ghana, his goal of starting a software company was dashed by the lack of a qualified workforce. So instead…
Politics Apr 10 What special election upsets would mean for Democrats Judy Woodruff sits down with NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report to discuss what the American public thinks about President Trump’s decision to bomb a Syrian airfield after a chemical attack, plus what Republican lawmakers…