Economy Nov 27 Texas judge issues injunction, blocking overtime pay law A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction on a new nationwide rule that would nearly double the salary cap for workers eligible to receive overtime pay to $47,476 a year. The rule was supposed to take effect…
Arts Nov 27 With ‘Day Breaks,’ Norah Jones builds on signature sound This week, just back from Europe, singer and songwriter Norah Jones begins the East Coast leg of her concert tour to promote her latest album, “Day Breaks.” The album builds on the style of her 2002 debut “Come Away With…
Episode Nov 26 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 26, 2016 On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 26, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has agreed to participate in a recount in several key states. Then, from celebrations in the streets to condolences from powerful politicians, the world reacts to the death of communist…
World Nov 26 Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90 Communist leader Fidel Castro ruled the island of Cuba with an iron fist for almost half a century until he handed over power to his brother eight years ago. Hari Sreenivasan reports on his life and times and his ongoing…
World Nov 26 How Fidel Castro maintained a communist stronghold Fidel Castro was the father of a revolution that delivered healthcare and education, but repressed dissidents and political freedoms over the course of nearly 50 years of rule. Adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Carla Robbins and…
World Nov 26 World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning.
Episode Nov 25 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 25, 2016 Friday on the NewsHour, President-elect Donald Trump announces two more staffing decisions, and the death toll from ISIS’ Thursday bombing in Iraq rises. Also, examining the White House counsel’s role, the aftermath of marijuana legalization, the political analysis of Shields…
Politics Nov 25 News Wrap: Trump announces two more White House appointments In our news wrap Friday, President-elect Donald Trump announced two more White House staff appointments from his holiday stay in Florida: Kathleen “KT” McFarland as deputy national security adviser, and Donald McGahn as White House counsel. Also, the death toll…
Politics Nov 25 What challenges will Trump’s White House counsel face? President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his campaign attorney, Donald McGahn, will serve as White House counsel. To examine the responsibilities of the counsel’s role as an adviser on ethics, public appearance and judgement, as well as the challenges McGahn…
Nation Nov 25 What’s next for marijuana legalization On November 8, multiple states legalized the use of marijuana for either recreational or medicinal purposes -- thus marking a major shift in U.S. drug policy. William Brangham speaks with Taylor West of the National Cannabis Administration and Jonathan Hudak…