Episode Feb 14 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Feb. 14, 2016 Sunday on NewsHour Weekend: Remembering the life, influence and legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia. Also, fact-checking the GOP presidential debate in South Carolina. William Brangham anchors from New York.
Nation Feb 14 What legacy did Justice Scalia leave on the Supreme Court? Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal and Jamal Green, vice dean at Columbia Law School join William Brangham to discuss Justice Scalia's role and influence on the Supreme Court.
Politics Feb 14 Supreme showdown: Replacing Scalia will put divided government to the test Although President Barack Obama has the time and desire to appoint a new justice to the Supreme Court, Republican leaders have indicated the vacancy should be filled by the next president. NewsHour's political director Lisa Desjardins joins William Brangham to…
Politics Feb 14 Fact check: The ninth Republican debate The final six GOP candidates sparred in Saturday's ninth Republican presidential debate, taking on topics, including foreign policy, the Islamic State, 9/11 and replacing Justice Scalia. Jon Greenberg of Politifact joins William Brangham to fact check what they said.
World Feb 13 Russia casts doubt on Syria ceasefire deal as army gains ground Russia said on Saturday a Syria ceasefire plan was more likely to fail than succeed, as Syrian government forces backed by Russian air strikes took rebel ground near Aleppo and set their sights on the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa…
Nation Feb 13 California natural gas leak temporarily plugged after four months For the first time in four months, natural gas has stopped leaking from a well in Southern California. The leak released methane and other compounds, causing several thousand residents to evacuate their homes. NPR's Kelly McEvers joins Megan Thompson to…
Episode Feb 13 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Feb. 13, 2016 Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dead at age 79, tensions between western powers and Russia increase over a potential ceasefire in Syria. Also, how the city of Chicago is fighting foodborne illness using data analytics, algorithms…
Politics Feb 12 Democrats tangle over Obama legacy, Sanders’ plan price tag at PBS NewsHour debate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to campaigning after Thursday’s Democratic debate in Milwaukee, where Clinton called out her competitor over criticism of President Obama and the math behind his proposals, as Sanders reiterated his plans for higher taxes…
World Feb 12 News Wrap: Pakistan rounds up militants in anti-terror raids In our news wrap Friday, Pakistan's military announced the arrest of almost 100 "hardcore terrorists" in nationwide raids over the last several months. A spokesman said they include al-Qaida militants and other extremists linked to major terror attacks. Also, Austria…