Politics Jun 20 News Wrap: Biden goes after Trump for Muslim ban comments In our news wrap Monday, Vice President Joe Biden decried the “politics of fear and intolerance” -- a thinly veiled critique of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump -- during a speech in Washington. Also, the FBI released transcripts of the…
World Jun 20 Dire circumstances for Iraqis fleeing Fallujah fighting The campaign to drive the Islamic State from Fallujah is advancing much more swiftly than anticipated, with much of the city already retaken. But this success offers little comfort to the tens of thousands of residents who have been forced…
Nation Jun 20 Tough times for U.S. towns powered by fossil fuel energy jobs Plummeting fuel prices are usually considered a good thing, but in rural Wyoming -- where fossil fuels like coal employ 10 percent of the state’s private sector workforce -- they can spell disaster. For the people of Gillette, dropping coal…
Arts Jun 20 A new wing at Tate Modern, more space for underrepresented artists London’s Tate Modern has become the most visited modern art museum in the world since its grand opening in 2000, drawing 5 million visitors a year. Renowned for its innovative architecture and use of interior spaces, Tate Modern is putting…
Politics Jun 20 Debate over gun ownership reemerges in Congress and the courts In Congress and the courts, gun control took center stage Monday. There was a partisan showdown in the Senate over four different measures. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined an appeal of semi-automatic weapons bans. Gwen Ifill talks to political director…
Episode Jun 20 PBS NewsHour full episode June 20, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, the debate over gun control takes center stage on Capitol Hill. Also: The battle for Fallujah leaves tens of thousands stranded in the desert, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, how rural Wyoming is struggling…
Nation Jun 20 Cavaliers win Cleveland its first sports title in 52 years For the first time since 1964, Cleveland, Ohio, has claimed a major sports title. The Cavaliers defeated the reigning Golden State Warriors Sunday night to cap an unprecedented Finals comeback and secure the first NBA Championship in its franchise history.
Episode Jun 19 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 19, 2016 On this edition for Sunday, June 19, Orlando is mourning one week after the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. Later, hear about both sides of the so-called “Brexit” debate on whether the U.K. should leave the European Union. Hari…