World May 04 News Wrap: Alberta wildfire forces nearly 90,000 to flee In our news wrap Wednesday, a wildfire burning since Sunday in Canada’s main oil sands city forced nearly 90,000 people to flee their homes, the province’s largest evacuation ever. Also, President Obama made a long-awaited visit to Flint, Michigan, to…
Nation May 04 The drug-like effect of screen time on the teenage brain Teenagers today have never known a world without the internet, which may be why half of all adolescents say they’re addicted to their digital devices. In her new documentary “Screenagers,” Dr. Delaney Ruston explores why young people are so drawn…
Arts May 04 You don’t have to search for James Brown’s musical influence “Kill ‘Em and Leave” -- that was James Brown’s philosophy on stage, and it’s also the title of a new biography. Author James McBride joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the godfather of soul’s inner life and his under-appreciated influence on…
Politics May 04 Ben Carson turns from competitor to Trump team member Dr. Ben Carson started the election cycle as one of Donald Trump’s more popular rivals, before falling support led him to suspend his campaign. In March, Carson threw his support behind his erstwhile opponent. Since then has been one of…
Episode May 04 PBS NewsHour full episode May 4, 2016 Wednesday on the NewsHour, three presidential candidates remain after Bernie Sanders scores an upset in Indiana and Donald Trump emerges as the presumptive GOP nominee. Also: The U.S. role in fighting ISIS, why half of teenagers say they’re addicted to…
Health May 04 Is fatal medical error a leading cause of death? The CDC does not list “medical error” as a cause of death in its annual mortality statistics. But according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the nation. Hari Sreenivasan talks…
Politics May 04 How Donald Trump defied party wisdom to become the face of the GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich suspended their campaigns after landslide losses in Indiana Tuesday night, leaving Donald Trump as the GOP’s presumptive nominee. For more on Trump’s win, as well as what Sen. Bernie Sanders’ refusal to quit…
Politics May 04 Trump routs final GOP rivals but some Republicans refuse to fall in line The Republican race effectively ended with Tuesday’s Indiana primary, as Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich suspended their campaigns. As presumptive nominee Donald Trump turns his focus to the general election, many of his detractors within the GOP face…
World May 04 As more U.S. troops arrive, increased risk from ISIS attacks in Iraq Navy SEAL Charles Keating died in a firefight with Islamic State militants in northern Iraq on Tuesday. His death comes as the U.S. is moving in more troops and materiel to support the Iraqi military offensive against the terror group.
Episode May 03 PBS NewsHour full episode May 3, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, a look at what’s at stake as Indiana voters cast their ballots in a crucial primary. Also: Education Secretary John King on raising standards, inside daily life amid the Syrian civil war, relatives of Western jihadists…