Nation Sep 22 News Wrap: Officer who shot unarmed Tulsa man to face charges In our news wrap Thursday, Tulsa prosecutors charged the policewoman who shot Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, with first-degree manslaughter. Also, Yahoo says hackers stole data from 500 million user accounts -- one of the largest online security breaches…
World Sep 22 Launching new strikes, defiant Assad blames U.S. for failed cease-fire The Syrian army announced a major new offensive against the rebel-held, eastern sectors of Aleppo. That came after scores of airstrikes lit the skies of Aleppo overnight. It was all a thundering, brutal answer to Secretary of State John Kerry’s…
Politics Sep 22 Trump offers take on Charlotte protests as retired diplomats slam him as 'entirely unqualified' Donald Trump commented on the unrest in Charlotte, saying protests would most hurt African-American residents. He also touted his law-and-order agenda as a benefit to black Americans. Also, 75 retired U.S. diplomats wrote a letter saying Trump is “entirely unqualified…
Politics Sep 22 What President Donald Trump would do on Day 1 With the election just six weeks away, we can begin to imagine what the candidates would actually do if they reach the Oval Office. What a Donald Trump presidency would look like from Day 1? Judy Woodruff learns more from…
Nation Sep 22 The state of safety and civil rights progress for black Americans today Charlotte and Tulsa are the most recent in a long list of cities that have mourned and protested deadly police shootings against black Americans. Gwen Ifill speaks with author and activist Andre Perry, Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of…
Economy Sep 21 News Wrap: Fed will keep key interest rate near record lows In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said it will hold on keeping a key, short-term interest rate near record lows. Chair Janet Yellen suggested a hike was likely before year’s end. Also, the crisis in Syria took center…
Nation Sep 21 In Charlotte, protests and call for a boycott after a police shooting Protests boiled over in Charlotte, North Carolina, within hours of the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott. His sister said he was unarmed, but the officers say he did have a gun. William Brangham reports on the ensuing turmoil.
Nation Sep 21 Charlotte mayor promises police shooting investigation of 'highest integrity' The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is on edge in the wake of a police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott and the violent protests that followed overnight. Judy Woodruff speaks with Mayor Jennifer Roberts about unrest in the community and…
Politics Sep 21 Candidates weigh in on race and policing after new shootings Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton weighed in on news of recent deadly police shootings in Oklahoma and North Carolina. John Yang reports on their reactions, plus a look at new fundraising numbers. WARNING: This segment includes language that may be…
Episode Sep 21 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 21, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Charlotte erupts in protest after the killing of a black man by police. Also: Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson on being left off the debate stage, do Donald Trump’s overseas business dealings pose conflicts of interest, robots…