Science Mar 29 What's stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed? The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been…
Politics Mar 29 In fight over Gorsuch, Senate leaders stand their ground In Congress, the spotlight is back on the battle over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the possibility of Republicans using the “nuclear option.” Meanwhile, there are questions about the independence of the chair of the House Intelligence Committee on…
Episode Mar 29 PBS NewsHour full episode March 29, 2017 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Britain officially starts the two-year process of divorce from the European Union. Also: Uncertain prospects of finding common ground in Congress, horrific conditions in Bangladesh's leather tanneries, why stigma persists for veterans with PTSD, the barriers…
World Mar 29 News Wrap: Disputed airstrike in Iraq under investigation In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. military announced that its review of a disputed airstrike in Iraq, which reportedly killed at least 100 civilians, is now a formal investigation. Also, China and the European Union stood by their commitments…
World Mar 29 Brexit doesn't have to be a lose-lose deal, says UK ambassador After the United Kingdom gave its formal notice of its intention to split from the E.U., the European Council president lamented, "There is no reason to pretend that this is a happy day." But what does Brexit mean for the…
World Mar 29 Brexit countdown begins with formal notice from UK The British government formally launched the process of leaving the European Union on Wednesday, nine months after the British people voted to quit the political and economic bloc. Now the United Kingdom has two years to hammer out specific terms…
Health Mar 29 The stigma that stops veterans from getting help for PTSD What discourages veterans from seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress? As part of our series War on the Brain, special correspondent Soledad O’Brien talks to former service members who have struggled to accept the diagnosis and get help.
Arts Mar 29 Library of Congress adds to list of sounds that shaped America It's the Library of Congress' tribute to significant sound recordings. Each year, 25 pieces of audio are selected to be inducted into the National Recording Registry. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden walks us through this year’s selections, from a 1888…
Nation Mar 28 How increased security affects life for border residents In a sleepy, no-stoplight town 25 miles from the Arizona-Mexico border, you'll pass surveillance towers, border agents on patrol and checkpoints. This is life along the border, where security has been ramped up significantly since 9/11, sweeping up American citizens…