Nation Nov 29 For kids too sick to play, a chance to join the team In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a program that enables critically and chronically ill children to be part of a sports team. Seven-year-old Ava loves to play soccer. When she was diagnosed with leukemia, she was sidelined from…
Episode Nov 28 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 28, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, Green Party candidate Jill Stein continues fundraising for vote recounts in three states. Also: The New York Times' report on President-elect Donald Trump's potential conflicts of interest, drama for the Trump transition, the rise of France's…
World Nov 28 In 1985 interview, Castro spoke of fearing U.S. invasion In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, an excerpt from a 1985 interview with Fidel Castro conducted by our own Robert MacNeil. During the conversation, Castro describes the origin of the Cuban Missile Crisis, asserts that after the Bay…
World Nov 28 France's far-right National Front party is on the rise In France, right-wing populist party National Front continues to garner support, despite critics who say it punishes detractors and silences the press. The party tailors its ideology to fit different populations; in the French Rust Belt, it has gained favor…
World Nov 28 How Fidel Castro's death marks a new era for Cuba A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of…
Politics Nov 28 Drama for the Trump transition team over recounts and Cabinet picks More than two weeks after Election Day, the legitimacy of its results are being questioned, both by Green Party candidate Jill Stein and by the president-elect himself, who asserts that “millions of people” voted illegally. Amy Walter of the Cook…
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,…