Arts Apr 04 Giving advice to young writers, Colum McCann wants to see the fire in their eyes It's the sort of thing that Colum McCann says he would have liked to have had when he was younger. In his new book "Letters To A Young Writer," McCann says he writes advice about plot and characterization, as well…
Episode Apr 04 PBS NewsHour full episode April 4, 2017 Tuesday on the NewsHour, dozens of Syrians are killed in an apparent chemical attack. Also: President Trump signs a measure rolling back internet privacy rules, Israel's push for new settlements in the West Bank, new harassment allegations against the former…
World Apr 04 What growing Jewish settlements in the West Bank mean for Mideast peace efforts More than a half million Israelis live in Jewish settlements in the West Bank -- land they see as a biblical birthright, but that international law contends is occupied territory, and that Palestinians hope will comprise a future state. Special…
Education Apr 04 Will classroom cameras protect students with special needs? Because children with intellectual disabilities are the most vulnerable to abuse at school, Texas is the first state to require cameras in special education classrooms if requested by parents. But the current law has raised concerns about privacy as well…
Politics Apr 04 News Wrap: GOP moving toward confirming Gorsuch 'either way' In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate formally opened debate on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Republicans said they'll change the rules to let a simple majority confirm the judge if they can't reach 60 votes to end a Democratic…
Politics Apr 03 How the Kushners became crucial West Wing players As President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, goes to Iraq to assess the fight against the Islamic State, the trip highlights the expanding West Wing role of both Kushner and wife Ivanka. How did members of the first family become critical…
Politics Apr 03 In 'We Do Our Part,' a cautionary tale about losing sight of working Americans Charles Peters was the one-time election campaign manager in West Virginia for John F. Kennedy, a founder of the Peace Corps and the editor of the Washington Monthly. In his new book, "We Do Our Part: Toward a Fairer and…