Politics Jun 08 What political experts and historians think of Clinton's unprecedented win Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential…
Nation Jun 07 As transgender teens struggle, here's how one Kentucky school leads the way Gender dysphoria is a difficult situation for a teenager to manage; nearly half of all transgender teens around the country report having suicidal thoughts. Some schools are taking steps to address the issue, such as Atherton High School in Louisville,…
Politics Jun 07 AP calls Clinton the Democratic nominee, while Trump remarks about judge alienate GOP The AP has declared Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee, a conclusion that was reaffirmed when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed her -- although Sen. Bernie Sanders is still hoping for an upset in California. Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces…
World Jun 07 News Wrap: Turkish car bomb kills 11; Obama welcomes Modi In our news wrap Tuesday, a car bomb killed 11 and wounded 36 in Istanbul; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed not to be intimidated by terrorism despite the city’s fourth such attack this year. Also, the leaders of the…
Episode Jun 07 PBS NewsHour full episode June 7, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the AP declares Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee as California goes to the polls. Also: Mitch McConnell’s take on the presidential race, the Sicilian Mafia throws a new twist into Europe’s migrant crisis, why Brock…
Politics Jun 07 Mitch McConnell talks 'outrageous' Trump comments and overcoming polio Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the national face of the GOP. With five terms under his belt, McConnell is also the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history; his extended and colorful career takes center stage in his recently published memoir,…
World Jun 07 After dangerous Mediterranean voyage, migrants in Sicily face uncertainty, Mafia influence As summer arrives, thousands of migrants are embarking upon perilous Mediterranean crossings to get to Europe. In Sicily, authorities attempting to deal with the influx discovered a four-billion-dollar ruse: a migrant reception center that turned out to be a front…
Nation Jun 07 Light sentence for Stanford rapist sparks national outrage Last week, 20-year-old Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in prison for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Turner was facing up to 20 years, and the lenient sentence has drawn criticism from observers -- including the victim,…