Education Mar 15 How three iconic North Carolina coaches helped shape a state's athletic legacy March Madness has arrived once more -- and yet again, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels are in the hunt for a national championship. A new book by sportswriter John Feinstein takes an inside look at one of UNC’s…
Politics Mar 15 Can home-field advantage boost Rubio and Kasich? Five big states -- Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois and Missouri -- come to the fore Tuesday night, as the latest round of primary voting promises to either push the frontrunners past their dogged opponents or breathe new life into…
Politics Mar 15 What's the outlook for heated primary races in Florida, Ohio and Illinois? Presidential contenders are preparing for primaries in five key states Tuesday, including make-or-break contests in Florida and Ohio that could radically alter the complexion of the race. For more on the contests in those states, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff…
Politics Mar 15 News Wrap: Obama critiques 'vulgar' campaign rhetoric, bans Atlantic drilling In our news wrap Tuesday, the language and violence surrounding the 2016 presidential race drew sharp criticism from both parties, with President Obama publicly decrying the race’s “vulgar and divisive” rhetoric. Also, the Obama administration has banned oil drilling in…
World Mar 15 At five-year mark for Syrian conflict, Putin makes a notable move Tuesday marks exactly five years since the civil war in Syria began, and the grim anniversary saw significant diplomatic and military moves -- especially the news that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be pulling his nation’s ground forces out of…
Arts Mar 15 Acclaimed musical 'Hamilton' visits the White House -- and Obama joins in Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the critically acclaimed musical “Hamilton,” has scored a presidential first. Miranda and the rest of the “Hamilton” cast met and performed for high school students at the White House Monday, but the highlight of…
Education Mar 15 When veterans enroll at elite schools, they're not just students Today, a college degree is widely considered a prerequisite for career success -- but military veterans, often from low-income backgrounds, tend to lack the financial resources to pursue higher education. The nonprofit Posse Foundation aims to alter this dynamic, sending…
Episode Mar 15 PBS NewsHour full episode March 15, 2016 Tuesday on the NewsHour, a new round of primary voting is likely to breathe new life into failing campaigns or push frontrunners past challengers. Also: Why one Tar Heel family is backing Trump, drastic changes mark the fifth anniversary of…
World Mar 14 News Wrap: Deadly car bomb in Ankara; Amtrak train derails in Kansas In our news wrap Monday, Turkey blamed Kurdish separatists for a car bombing in Ankara Sunday that killed at least 37; the Turkish military arrested 11 people and carried out airstrikes in retaliation. Also, an Amtrak train derailed early Monday…