Economy Mar 31 Oil-rich Venezuela suffers as global prices plummet Falling oil prices around the world are usually considered a good thing. But for countries whose economies depend on oil exports, the price drop means impending catastrophe. Scott Tong of Marketplace recently traveled to Venezuela, where 96 percent of all…
Politics Mar 31 Trump rivals zero in on controversial comments Candidates called out Donald Trump after the Republican presidential candidate refused to rule out a nuclear strike against the Islamic State militants in the MIddle East or in Europe. At the same event, Trump said women who have abortions should…
Politics Mar 31 What the ‘women’s vote’ means in 2016 Women made up more than half of all voters in 2012. What's winning over this diverse and crucial bloc of voters in 2016? Judy Woodruff explores how women see this year’s candidates with Rebecca Traister, author, "All the Single Ladies,"…
World Mar 31 Signs of growing discontent for Xi Jinping in China Pressure has been mounting between the U.S. and China on issues ranging from Chinese military activity to reining in North Korea's nuclear efforts. But tensions are also rising within that country, due to economic instability and a crackdown on dissent.
World Mar 31 News Wrap: Overpass collapses in India, killing more than 20 In our news wrap Thursday, at least 21 people died and 70 more were wounded in India when an overpass in Kolkata collapsed while under construction. Also, areas of the South were affected by severe thunderstorms, with one tornado in…
World Mar 30 What peace in Colombia would mean for the drug trade and those who depend on it As Colombian officials negotiate with FARC rebels to end the country’s 50-year civil war, the illegal drug trade -- used by the rebels to help finance their insurgency -- has become a major point of debate. Special correspondents Bruno Federico…
Politics Mar 30 Trump touts voter appeal while Kasich doubts any GOP candidate will get enough delegates A day after Republican presidential candidates took back their pledges at a CNN town hall to support the nominee, Donald Trump seemed to warn party leaders not to block his nomination. Meanwhile Sen. Ted Cruz campaigned in Madison for a…
Nation Mar 30 News Wrap: Newark to reform policing under DOJ agreement In our news wrap Wednesday, the city of Newark, New Jersey, agreed to reform the way its police officers treat minorities under a settlement with the Justice Department. Also, President Obama commuted prison sentences for 61 drug offenders.
Nation Mar 30 The plan to balance conservation and development in Coachella Valley Southern California’s tranquil Coachella Valley has long been an environmental battleground. Home to 27 endangered and threatened species, the valley has also seen enormous population growth, with residents projected to double in the next 20 years. But a government plan…
Politics Mar 30 How Donald Trump turned media spectacle into campaign wins Donald Trump, front-runner for the GOP nomination, has been able to turn celebrity and controversy into nearly $2 billion in free media attention this election cycle. What’s driving his appeal and how has the electorate changed? Gwen Ifill talks to…