Nation Apr 26 Why going green is growing on U.S. farmers The U.S. agriculture industry used enough energy in 2011 to power a state the size of Iowa for a year. Today, as renewable energy becomes cheaper and more accessible, many farmers are committed to going green, both as a means…
Politics Apr 25 Can environmentalism become a bipartisan movement again? Though now one of the most politically divisive issues in the country, the environmental movement once enjoyed strong support from both Democrats and Republicans. In his new book “Getting to Green,” author Fred Rich asserts that a return to those…
Politics Apr 25 Trump rails against rivals' deal to step aside in some states Donald Trump stepped up the insults of his Republican competitors after news of a non-compete agreement between Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Ted Cruz, in a bid to deprive Trump of a majority of delegates going into this summer's convention.
Nation Apr 25 News Wrap: Tamir Rice's family will get $6 million to settle wrongful death suit In our news wrap Monday, the city of Cleveland agreed to pay a $6 million settlement over the wrongful death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy who was shot by police in 2014 while playing with a pellet gun.
Politics Apr 25 Can a Cruz-Kasich alliance stop Donald Trump? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including whether Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich’s unlikely alliance against Donald Trump will work, the path forward…
World Apr 25 How can U.S. use its forces most effectively against ISIS? President Obama approved the deployment of up to 250 additional military personnel to Syria to aid the fight against the Islamic State group, while the resumption of heavy fighting in the Syrian civil war has all but derailed UN efforts…
World Apr 25 How politics got in the way of needed Nepal earthquake relief One year ago, the first of two massive earthquakes ripped through Nepal, killing more than 8,000 people. Some $4 billion of assistance was pledged to the rebuilding effort, but political gridlock and corruption have left the displaced survivors to largely…
Arts Apr 25 With 'Lemonade,' Beyonce shows she's an artist in control Pop sensation Beyonce’s sixth studio album, “Lemonade,” made an immediate impact with its innovative release as a visual album on HBO and through the music streaming service Tidal. For more on the groundbreaking work, which addresses both her personal troubles…
Episode Apr 25 PBS NewsHour full episode April 25, 2016 Monday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump rails against an alliance between Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich. Also: Deploying more U.S. forces to Syria, echoes of the Democratic presidential fight in Maryland, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics,…
World Apr 24 Saudi Arabia rethinks dependence on oil revenue After a slump in global oil prices, Saudi Arabia’s monarchy is expected to announce a new vision for economic and political reform. Saudi Arabia is the world’s second largest oil producer behind the U.S. and is being forced to rethink…