Education Feb 21 Faced with outsized stresses, these Baltimore students learn to take a deep breath Violent crime and unemployment rates are nearly twice the national average in Baltimore. Educators say factors like these add significant stress to children, causing emotional and behavioral problems, so several public schools are working to reduce that stress with mindfulness…
Nation Feb 21 How a simple game of chess can break through stereotypes To Lemuel LaRouche, chess is more than a game. By getting young people from different backgrounds to engage in the game of chess, you can alter bad perceptions, stereotypes and mistrust. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault sits down with LaRouche for…
Nation Feb 21 What can the Trump administration do to quell anti-Semitism? A wave of anti-Semitic incidents has swept across the U.S. in the past few months, including dozens of bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers around the country. Although President Trump formally denounced the threats on Tuesday, some believe he has…
World Feb 20 Fighting to breathe in the world's most polluted city Delhi now outranks Beijing as the world's most polluted city. Carbon dioxide, ozone and fine carbon particles get trapped over India's capital, mostly due to dirty fuels, causing long-term health consequences such as lung and heart disease. Special correspondent Fred…
Politics Feb 20 News Wrap: Anti-Trump protesters mark 'Not My President's Day' In our news wrap Monday, thousands of demonstrators marched, chanted and carried signs in cities across the country, challenging President Trump's policies on everything from immigration to abortion. Also, British lawmakers debated whether to rescind an invitation to President Trump…
Episode Feb 20 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 20, 2017 Monday on the NewsHour, President Trump announces his new national security adviser after the controversial ousting of Michael Flynn. Also: Mixed messages about American support for NATO, searching for migrants who don't survive the treacherous journey to the U.S. border,…
Politics Feb 20 How Trump is doing on staffing, legislation and messaging We’re one month into the Trump administration, and the president has been touting his accomplishments. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss what he’s gotten done so far, as well…
Nation Feb 20 These giant sculptures bring new meaning to 'heads of state' In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, intrepid explorers flock to this rural Virginia farm for a glimpse of past presidents.
World Feb 20 How U.S. allies are responding to mixed messages of support Top members of the Trump administration have been traveling overseas to calm the anxieties of U.S. allies. The main source of concern centers around President Trump’s comments about American commitments to longstanding alliances around the world. John Yang speaks with…