Nation May 24 What firing of TSA security chief means for summer travel Security wait times at airports across the nation are soaring, leading to criticism of the TSA, which claims that budget cuts have left it understaffed. Now, with the number of airline passengers expected to soon reach all-time highs, embattled TSA…
Nation May 24 Cranes, curlews, and cows — the delicate debate over Oregon's federal lands Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge grabbed headlines earlier this year when it was seized by armed militants protesting federal control of local lands. But for the past decade, some local ranchers have been striving to find common ground with environmental…
Health May 24 What's behind biting political fight in Congress over Zika funding? In February, the White House issued a $1.9 billion plan for combating Zika virus in the U.S., including provisions for mosquito control, education and research into a vaccine. While GOP lawmakers opposed that plan, the Senate passed a bipartisan $1.1…
Arts May 24 The secret life of plants — and 'Lab Girl' author Hope Jahren When geobiologist Hope Jahren sat down to describe the results of her research, she found that she couldn’t relate her findings without discussing the people who made them possible, herself especially. That revelation led to her new book “Lab Girl,”…
Episode May 24 PBS NewsHour full episode May 24, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, soaring wait times and alleged organizational incompetence lead to TSA security chief Kelly Hoggan’s firing. Also: Inside Congress’ anti-Zika funding battle, Philadelphia’s mayor looks to pay for citywide pre-K with a soda tax, why self-funded Donald…
Nation May 23 The implications of Baltimore police officer's acquittal in Freddie Gray case A Baltimore Circuit judge on Monday found police officer Edward Nero not guilty on all counts for his role in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African-American whose alleged mistreatment in police custody prompted violent citywide protests…
Episode May 23 PBS NewsHour full episode May 23, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, a U.S. drone strike kills the leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan, leaving the group’s future in question. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith discuss the presidential race, a Baltimore officer accused in Freddie Gray’s death…
World May 23 News Wrap: Warm embrace of Obama sign of how far Vietnam-U.S. relations have come In our news wrap Monday, President Obama was warmly welcomed in Vietnam on the first of a three-day visit. Lifting a 50-year-old arms embargo, he cited “common interests,” but denied China’s ever-expanding influence in the region was a consideration. Also,…