Episode Dec 22 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 22, 2016 Thursday on the NewsHour, more evidence that Russian military intelligence was behind the email breach at the Democratic National Committee. Also: A look at Germany's security measures ahead of the Berlin attack, the public face of the Trump presidency, a…
Arts Dec 22 This graphic novelist and reading ambassador tells kids to reach beyond their comfort zone Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang wrestled with his identity growing up, but he’s made the Chinese-American experience one of the main subjects of his critically acclaimed work. One of this year’s MacArthur Fellowship winners and the national ambassador for young…
World Dec 22 Security company releases new evidence of Russian role in DNC hack U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded Russia was behind the hack of the DNC and others, but haven't made the evidence public. The private cyber security company that uncovered the hack has unveiled new details it says confirms Russian military intelligence…
World Dec 22 Why German surveillance failed to stop the Berlin attack suspect The man suspected of carrying out an attack on a Christmas market was well known to German authorities. Anis Amri was under surveillance for six months and slated for deportation, but his home country refused to accept him. Hari Sreenivasan…
World Dec 22 News Wrap: Syrian military declares victory in Aleppo after last rebel fighters, civilians leave In our news wrap Thursday, the long, bloody battle for Syria’s largest city is finally over. Syria’s army announced that Aleppo is back under government control, marking the end of a four-year hold over parts of the city. Also, Russian…
Politics Dec 22 Will the Trump administration keep its promises to the press? During the campaign and after, President-elect Donald Trump voiced his distrust of the media and held the press at arms-length. On Thursday, he announced his communications team, including RNC strategist Sean Spicer as press secretary. Brian Stelter of CNN and…
World Dec 22 Why shopping on Sunday is a controversial economic idea in Greece Americans take shopping on a Sunday for granted. But Greece, a heavily religious country, has been reluctant to embrace the concept. Now, seven years into a financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund is insisting that the government allow Sunday shopping,…
Episode Dec 21 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 21, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, a manhunt for the suspect behind Monday’s truck attack in Berlin spreads across Europe. Also, the president-elect condemns the Berlin massacre, North Carolina legislators may repeal the “Bathroom Bill,” The Atlantic considers President Obama’s outlook on…
World Dec 21 Berlin attack suspect is a 'nightmare' for authorities The manhunt stemming from Monday’s Christmas market massacre in Berlin has spread across Europe, and there’s a new suspect. His name is Anis Amri, and he is a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Tunisia. Judy Woodruff speaks with special correspondent Malcolm…