World Apr 20 News Wrap: Aftershock rattles Ecuador earthquake survivors In our news wrap Wednesday, the strongest aftershock yet shook earthquake survivors in Ecuador as the confirmed death toll reached 553, with Peruvian military personnel stepping in to transfer victims to hospitals. Also, the UN refugee agency says up to…
Nation Apr 20 Can police penalize drivers who refuse sobriety tests? At least a dozen states have made it a crime for suspected drunk drivers to refuse a chemical sobriety test. But some opponents say these laws violate the Fourth Amendment, and are taking their complaints to the high court. The…
World Apr 20 How the AP uncovered secret slavery behind the seafood in your supermarket An 18-month investigation into the use of slave labor in southeast Asia to bring seafood to American restaurants and supermarkets earned the Associated Press a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Since the report was made public, more than 2,000 slaves…
Politics Apr 20 After New York, the path ahead to claim the nominations Though front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton picked up big wins in New York, both parties’ contests for the presidential nomination are far from over. For more on where the candidates go from here, Judy Woodruff talks to Susan Page…
Politics Apr 20 Sanders, Cruz fight on despite New York losses After a landslide victory in New York, Donald Trump adopted a more restrained tone, suggesting that he’s beginning to look toward the general election. But trailing rival Sen. Ted Cruz signaled he isn’t backing down, suggesting a contested RNC convention…
World Apr 19 How the U.S. military is supporting Iraq against ISIS Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Monday that the U.S. will be sending 217 more soldiers into Iraq, bringing total American strength there over 4,000. The news comes as Iraqi forces begin their advance on the Islamic State-held city of…
Education Apr 19 Why safe drinking water is no safe bet for some U.S. schools It's not just Flint, Michigan. Over the past few decades, school districts in Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, Washington and elsewhere have found higher than acceptable lead levels in their students’ drinking water due to old plumbing systems. The…
Politics Apr 19 Front-runners hope for big gains in pivotal New York contest With Tuesday’s pivotal New York primary looming, front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hoped for big delegate gains that could help them reclaim the momentum they’ve lost in a string of recent losses. Meanwhile, their trailing rivals hope a convincing…
Episode Apr 19 PBS NewsHour full episode April 19, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, presidential front-runners hope for big gains in the New York primary. Also: Taliban violence continues in Afghanistan, how the U.S. is supporting Iraq against ISIS, what winning New York means for the candidates, safe water is…