Nation Nov 28 Why cleaning up abandoned coal mines is so important -- and difficult With coal production at its lowest level in 30 years, abandoned mines around the country are causing major environmental problems. They can catch fire, and debris from them can contaminate the water supply. But mine cleanup is an effort difficult…
Politics Nov 28 Is there a line between Trump's business and political interests? Donald Trump’s business dealings with companies around the world have raised questions of possible conflicts of interest once he takes office. The New York Times recently published a lengthy piece on potential issues; William Brangham speaks with one of the…
Politics Nov 28 News Wrap: Stein continues fundraising for swing-state vote recounts In our news wrap Monday, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is pressing on in her effort to obtain recounts in several swing states. Stein has raised $6.5 million to fund requests for vote verification in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Also,…
Episode Nov 27 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 27, 2016 On this episode for Sunday, Nov. 27, assessing the impact of recount efforts for the presidential election. Later, singer and songwriter Norah Jones talks about her latest album. Alison Stewart anchors from New York.
Politics Nov 27 With recount efforts brewing in three states, what now? While they do not anticipate the outcome of the election will change, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has agreed to participate in an effort to recount ballots in states that were crucial to President-elect Donald Trump’s win. NPR’s political reporter Tamara Keith…
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…