Episode Aug 13 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Aug. 13, 2016 On this episode for Saturday, Aug. 13, rebel forces in Syria seized control of the city of Manbij from the Islamic State and the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Louisiana after heavy rains fell on portions of…
Nation Aug 13 Why jury trials are becoming less common A new analysis of federal court cases published last week by The New York Times shows that jury trials are becoming increasingly less common. In 1997, 3,200 out of 63,000 federal defendants were convicted in jury trials. But by 2015,…
World Aug 13 What happened to 10,000 boys kidnapped by Boko Haram? While the Islamic terrorist organization Boko Haram gained global infamy in 2014 for kidnapping nearly 300 female students in Nigeria, the group has also abducted 10,000 boys in the last three years. Wall Street Journal reporter Drew Hinshaw, who wrote…
Nation Aug 13 High rents force some in Silicon Valley to live in vehicles Faced with some of the most expensive rental housing in the nation, some Bay Area residents are feeling priced out and are seeking low-cost alternatives. In Silicon Valley, a hub of computer and technology companies, some people are even turning…
Politics Aug 12 Brooks and Dionne on the GOP’s dilemma and the role of ‘common decency’ in the campaign Donald Trump made more controversial statements this week and remains behind in polls. But it was not a great week for Hillary Clinton, either: more emails were leaked that could prove damaging. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Brooks of The…
Politics Aug 12 Despite poll deficits in key states, Trump expresses optimism Another bad week for Donald Trump concluded with the GOP nominee down by double digits in key states. He received support from RNC chairman Reince Priebus Friday at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, but top Republicans continued to express concern…
World Aug 12 Explaining the Middle East conflicts through the eyes of six individuals In an article that consumes the entirety of this week’s New York Times Magazine, Scott Anderson aims to tell a story of great breadth and timeliness: how the current conflicts in the Middle East arose, and how they might evolve…
Episode Aug 12 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 12, 2016 Friday on the NewsHour, the Pentagon reported a top ISIS leader in Afghanistan was killed by a drone attack in July. Also, deadly bombings rock Thailand, another bad week closes for Donald Trump, Middle East conflicts through individuals' eyes, the…
World Aug 12 News Wrap: Top ISIS leader killed in drone strike, says Pentagon; bombings rock Thailand In our news wrap Friday, a U.S. drone attack has killed a top ISIS leader in Afghanistan, according to the Pentagon. The designated ‘global terrorist’ Hafiz Saeed Khan died in a strike on July 26. Meanwhile, a series of bombings…
World Aug 12 All-new refugee team wins hearts, if not medals, at Rio Olympics They may not be winning gold, but their stories are certainly medal worthy. The first-ever Refugee Olympic Team is competing in Rio, stacked with athletes like 18-year-old Yusra Mardini, who saved herself and other Syrians stranded during a dangerous Aegean…