Politics Jul 26

A Black Lives Matters protest in Philadelphia Tuesday was a reminder that the issues of race relations and police shootings of black Americans loom over the Democratic convention. During the primaries, protesters took their concerns directly to the candidates. Tuesday…

Politics Jul 26

The mothers of seven African-Americans to die in gun violence were to take the convention stage in Philadelphia in a national call for gun control and police retraining. One of them is Florida’s Lucia McBath, whose 17-year-old son Jordan Davis…

World Jul 26

The economic disaster in Venezuela caused by tumbling petrol prices — oil production is the main industry — is also behind an environmental one. Lake Maracaibo, which sustains the Añu indigenous group, is being contaminated by oil spills and the…

World Jul 26

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the brutal throat-slit murder of a Catholic priest during morning Mass in France’s Normandy region. The two attackers were later shot dead. Also, in Australia, Prime Minister [Malcolm…

Politics Jul 26

Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Cali., broke her own glass ceiling when she was elected the first Speaker of the House. Today, she stands with Hillary Clinton as she campaigns to become the first woman commander-in-chief. Pelosi speaks with Gwen…

Politics Jul 26

Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention was Hillary Clinton’s official history-making nominating night and one dedicated to a roster of speakers making the case that the former secretary of state’s long resume makes her ready to lead. History will…

Episode Jul 26

Tuesday on the NewsHour, it’s a history-making nomination night for Hillary Clinton and making the case will be her husband, Bill Clinton. Also, a look at the candidate’s turbulent years as First Lady, the influence of Black Lives Matter on…

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