World Dec 30 Did the U.S. spy on Israel amid Iran deal lobbying in Congress? The rift between the U.S. and Israel over the Iran deal was no secret, but according to The Wall Street Journal, that dispute was fed by high stakes political espionage by both countries and ensnared members of Congress. Adam Entous…
Nation Dec 30 Cosby’s own words helped prosecutors build sexual assault case Comedian Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault in connection to allegations that he drugged and fondled Andrea Constand in 2004. That comes after dozens of accusations made by other women. William Brangham learns more from Maryclaire Dale of…
Nation Dec 30 News Wrap: Deadly flooding overwhelms in Missouri, Illinois In our news wrap Wednesday, the rising Mississippi River and its tributaries have overwhelmed towns across parts of Missouri and Illinois. At least 20 people have been killed in the region and flood waters are expected to hit record levels.
Episode Dec 29 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 29, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, Iraqi forces declare a victory over the Islamic State in the city of Ramadi. Also: Guinea is declared free of the Ebola virus, questions about a new cybersecurity law, a punishing drought in Puerto Rico and…
Arts Dec 29 Poet Robin Coste Lewis evokes the black female form across history "Voyage of the Sable Venus," the first collection from Robin Coste Lewis, is the winner of this year's National Book Award for poetry. Lewis discussed her debut, her readers and her influences with Jeffrey Brown at the Miami Book Festival.
Nation Dec 29 How Puerto Rico is coping with the worst drought in decades The tropical island of Puerto Rico has been scrambling for a precious resource: clean, fresh water. Puerto Ricans have faced the worst drought in more than 20 years and the most stringent water rationing ever imposed. Special correspondent Chris Bury…
Politics Dec 29 Will a new cybersecurity law make us safer? Folded into the massive spending and tax cut bill was a significant and controversial new law on cybersecurity. The act encourages private companies to share data about hacks with the government, but it's raising questions among security advocates and privacy…
Health Dec 29 Guinea reaches Ebola-free milestone, but wariness lingers Guinea, the first country hit with the deadly Ebola outbreak nearly two years ago, is now free of the disease, according the the World Health Organization. More than 2,500 people died in that nation before the virus was fully contained.
World Dec 29 Iraqi forces score important victory with Ramadi recapture After a seven-month siege by the Islamic State militant group, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi planted his country's flag in Ramadi after government troops retook the city center. But the battle isn't completely over: Militants remain in other parts of…
Nation Dec 29 News Wrap: Chicago cop pleads not guilty in Laquan McDonald shooting case In our news wrap Tuesday, Chicago policeman Jason Van Dyke pleaded not guilty of first-degree murder for killing of black teenager Laquan McDonald. Also, protesters gathered in Cleveland a day after a grand jury refused to indict two police officers…