World Mar 24 Why the war crimes conviction of Radovan Karadzic matters Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity by a UN tribunal Thursday for his role in atrocities during the Bosnian civil war. James Mates of Independent Television News reports, while Judy Woodruff talks…
Economy Mar 24 Barney Frank takes on Bernie Sanders and the 'too big to fail' argument It’s been a common theme this campaign season: Are our banks still too big to fail? Former treasury official Neel Kashkari and presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders have both shared their concerns with the NewsHour. For another perspective on the…
Mar 24 Inventor Ray Kurzweil sees immortality in our future What if we could overcome disease and aging to extend our lives indefinitely? Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil says that's a reality that's coming soon. Kurzweil reflects on the exponential growth of technology and the promise of immortality.
Nation Mar 24 News Wrap: U.S. indicts 7 hackers for attacks on banks In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. has indicted seven computer hackers with ties to Iran’s government for malware attacks that cost American financial institutions tens of millions of dollars. Also, government troops opened an offensive to retake Mosul from…
World Mar 24 European officials hold emergency meeting over security response to Brussels attacks As Belgian investigators seek two possible suspects in the Brussels bombings case, concerns are growing about why authorities did not foil the plot ahead of the attack. Meanwhile, European justice and interior ministers met to discuss enhancing security. Special correspondent…
Episode Mar 24 PBS NewsHour full episode March 24, 2016 Thursday on the NewsHour, European officials hold an emergency meeting to discuss enhancing national security in the wake of the Brussels attacks. Also: The UN convicts Radovan Karadzic of genocide, a new North Carolina law restricts protections for LGBT people,…
World Mar 23 In the Philippines, sex trafficking of young girls moves online Sex tourism has long been a scourge in the Philippines. But now there's a disturbing new trend in the trafficking of mostly young women and children: vulnerable victims are being lured online and tricked into the trade. Special correspondent Fred…
Politics Mar 23 News Wrap: Obama defends strategy against terrorism In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama defended his strategy against international terrorism and rejected Republican calls for expanded use of torture and aggressive military action during a news conference in Buenos Aires. Also, Sen. Ted Cruz blasted the president’s…
World Mar 23 Why Europe has a problem of Islamic State terrorism European nations are boosting their national security efforts in the wake of the recent terrorist bombings in Brussels. How great a threat is the Islamic State group to Europe? Gwen Ifill sits down with former State Department official Daniel Benjamin…