World Jun 27 The DisUnited Kingdom? Scotland renews push for ‘liberation’ after Brexit When Scottish voters decided two years ago to remain part of the United Kingdom, many thought the raucous independence drive was settled. Think again. Brexit has brought the push to break from London roaring back because the Scots very much…
World Jun 27 The sky is not falling: World leaders look to calm the Brexit jitters British Prime Minister David Cameron tried Monday to assure the world that Brexit isn’t the calamity it’s being made out to be. Despite Germany’s warning against long-term uncertainty, he said the UK is taking a go-slow approach to the divorce.
Nation Jun 27 The impact of the Supreme Court’s Texas abortion clinic ruling Abortion rights groups say the Supreme Court’s ruling against Texas’ stringent restrictions on abortion doctors and clinics was a major blow against “sham” laws trying to take away a woman’s right to choose. Gwen Ifill gets reaction from Nancy Northup…
Nation Jun 27 Abortion rights activists hail Supreme Court ruling against doctor restrictions In the Supreme Court’s biggest abortion case in nearly 25 years, the justices voted 5-3 to strike down a Texas law — widely copied in other states — that imposed tight restrictions on family planning centers and doctors who perform…
Episode Jun 27 PBS NewsHour full episode June 27, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court rejects abortion restrictions in Texas. Also: The reality of the UK decision to leave to EU remains foggy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren goes to bat against Donald Trump and kicking off a week of…
Nation Jun 27 News Wrap: Flood-ravaged West Virginia braces for more rain In our news wrap Monday, a new round of storms pounded West Virginia, where more than 20 counties braced for additional flooding. Since last week, floods have killed nearly two dozen people across the state. Also, a California wildfire consumed…
Arts Jun 27 The summer must-read books to bring to the beach It’s one of the great pleasures of lazy, hazy days on the beach or in the backyard: finally opening that book you’ve been meaning to get to. The NewsHour kicks off a week’s worth of summer reading suggestions, starting with…
Politics Jun 27 Telling American history 140 characters at a time In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, presidential historian and NewsHour regular Michael Beschloss provides a unique perspective on American history through his Twitter account. He shares some of his favorite digital insights.
Politics Jun 27 At rally with Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren gets under Donald Trump’s skin — again At a rally with Hillary Clinton, Democratic firebrand Sen. Elizabeth Warren proved once more that she knows how to get under Donald Trump’s skin, calling the Republican a “small insecure money-grubber.” Clinton was equally harsh but Trump’s rage was squarely…
Episode Jun 26 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 26, 2016 On this episode for Sunday, June 26, Scottish leaders are pushing to exit the UK to preserve Scotland's membership in the EU. Also, immigrants who came to the UK for economic opportunities are worried after the Brexit vote -- what…