World Apr 12 Does Denmark live up to its title as the happiest nation? Denmark tops a United Nations poll as the happiest nation on Earth. Is it because Danes pay taxes to get free health care, education and generous unemployment? Or is it a Scandinavian genetic predisposition? Or is it a myth? Special…
Economy Apr 12 Is Dodd-Frank missing some vital regulatory firewalls? Investment bank Goldman Sachs became this week the last big institution to settle with the federal government for its role in the 2008 financial crisis. But in an election cycle that has seen big banks under more scrutiny than ever…
Education Apr 12 NYC community colleges invest in student support to boost grad rates Can New York City dramatically increase graduation rates at its community colleges? That's the goal behind a support program for full-time students, which offers financial help, convenient schedules and the encouragement of an adviser. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
Politics Apr 12 Before Hillary Clinton, these women tried breaking the ‘highest glass ceiling’ With Hillary Clinton as front-runner for the Democratic nomination, the possibility of a female president is closer than ever. But Clinton is far from the first woman to shoot for the Oval Office. In her new book, “The Highest Glass…
Politics Apr 12 Sick of lawmakers’ empty talk? Let’s cut back the supply Does it seem these days that politicians are always speaking yet never really say anything? Give them a break, says Barton Swaim, former speechwriter for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. According to Swaim, we expect them to speak too often…
Arts Apr 12 Artist boosts town’s declining population with cut-out villagers How do you save a fading rural village? An artist from Taylor, Nebraska, hatched an idea to recreate the town at its boom, when it had double its current population, to draw visitors. Special correspondent Mike Tobias of NET reports.
Episode Apr 12 PBS NewsHour full episode April 12, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Paul Ryan rejects the idea that he will seek the GOP presidential nomination. Also: Inside the 2016 delegate dance, how Dodd-Frank isn’t going far enough, why Denmark is the happiest place on Earth, NYC…
Nation Apr 11 How geography changes life expectancy for America’s poorest America's poorest citizens have shorter lifespans than wealthier Americans, and new research finds that gap is growing. But the study also found that the poor who live in affluent and highly educated cities live longer than those who live in…
Politics Apr 11 War over delegates ramps up as White House race tightens Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading his party's race by about 200 delegates, but that hasn't stopped him from complaining that he should be getting even more. Adding to his frustration, Sen Ted Cruz swept all of Colorado's delegates…
World Apr 11 News Wrap: David Cameron defends family’s finances In our news wrap Monday, British Prime Minister David Cameron rejected criticism of his family's finances and offshore holdings after the Panama Papers leak detailed his late father's investments. Also, a surge in fighting focused around Aleppo threatens to derail…