Economy May 05 How a low-cost airline cashed in on cheap flights to paradise Sometimes called "the Southwest Airlines of Europe," Norwegian Airlines makes a profit even though it undercuts prices of U.S. and foreign competitors. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports from the islands of Guadeloupe on how the low-cost airline took a risk…
World May 05 The political battle over the Saudi lawsuit bill and the #28pages U.S-Saudi relations have been roiled by two issues lately: a pending bill that would allow lawsuits against countries involved in terror attacks on American soil, and the so-called "28 pages" of a congressional inquiry on 9/11 that are said to…
Health May 05 Skyrocketing teen use of e-cigarettes leads to new regulations The Food and Drug Administration will begin regulating e-cigarettes and cigars the same way it regulates cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. About 2.5 million high school students or middle schoolers vaped at least once in the last month; now e-cigarettes can…
Arts May 05 She's 91 but she feels 15. Here's her secret Flossie Lewis says she’s 91 years old and badly crippled. But just because her body is starting to go doesn’t mean her personality or character should. Taking walks, watching politics and writing a little bit of light verse help keep…
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…