Nation Jun 13 Vowing that the power of love will always defeat hatred In powerful images and words; in rallies, vigils, speeches, and tearful embraces, Americans remember the 49 slain and dozens injured in the Orlando mass shooting. Raw pain and sorrow give way to strength and determination that love will overcome hatred…
Episode Jun 12 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 12, 2016 On this episode for Sunday, June 12, a nightclub in Orlando was hit with the country’s worst shooting massacre to date, with at least 50 people dead. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.
Nation Jun 12 Can the U.S. do more to prevent ISIS-inspired attacks? When a terror attack occurs in the U.S. -- often it can provoke a change in policy which may or may not be in the country's best interest. Stephen Biddle of the Council of Foreign Affairs and Policy joins Hari…
Nation Jun 12 LGBT, Latino community hit hard by massacre in Orlando Pres. Barack Obama said Sunday that he stands in support with the LGBT community after a gunman killed 50 people at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando. Carlos Smith of Equality Rights, a group that advocates for LGBT rights, joins…
Nation Jun 12 Orlando Sentinel editor on shooting: 'We joined that list' The attack that killed 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando was a devastating blow to the local community. Managing Editor of the Orlando Sentinel joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype to discuss the latest developments.
Episode Jun 11 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 11, 2016 On Saturday’s edition of PBS NewsHour Weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks to expand the electoral map and U.S.-backed forces make key advances on the Islamic State in Syria. Later, New York City eases away from car culture with…
Nation Jun 11 Gawker up for sale after Hulk Hogan suit Three months after Gawker Media lost an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit brought by former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, the website is offering itself up for sale. Edmund Lee, managing editor of the new site "Recode," which specializes in covering the tech industry,…
Arts Jun 11 'Fiddler on the Roof' lyricist on how it became a sensation A half century after its premiere, the songs of “Fiddler On The Roof” are known around the world. The musical’s lyricist Sheldon Harnick, 92, is set to receive a lifetime achievement award this Sunday at the 70th annual Tony Awards…
Nation Jun 11 How NYC's streets became more pedestrian-friendly Over the past decade, the streets of New York City have undergone a dramatic transformation. Nearly 400 miles of bike lanes were installed, the largest bike share program in North America began and Times Square morphed from a busy thoroughfare…
Episode Jun 10 PBS NewsHour full episode June 10, 2016 Friday on the NewsHour, 15,000 people turn out in Louisville to pay tribute to the late Muhammad Ali after the sports legend’s funeral. Also: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton deliver contrasting speeches in D.C., inside the financial struggles facing millions…