Economy Dec 06 New report finds Americans lack economic mobility, opportunity A striking lack of economic mobility exists in America, according to a new report released this week by the Brookings Institute and the American Enterprise Institute. Authors of the report, Kay Hymowitz and Larry Aber join NewsHour's Megan Thompson to…
Politics Dec 06 Here’s what President Obama is expected to say in Sunday’s primetime address For only the third time in his presidency, President Obama will address the nation from the Oval Office, focusing on the ongoing terrorism investigation into Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people and wounded 21 others.
Nation Dec 06 Back in court, FCC defends net neutrality from internet providers The ability of the U.S. government to regulate broadband internet service is back in court, as the Washington D.C. federal appeals court on Friday heard arguments by the cable and telecom industry challenging rules the FCC established earlier this year…
Episode Dec 05 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Dec. 5, 2015 Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: The terror investigation into the San Bernardino mass shooting turns toward suspect Tashfeen Malik, experts discuss how those living in the U.S. might be radicalized, and in Puerto Rico, a movement to become more food independent.
Nation Dec 05 After San Bernardino, how can law enforcement prevent self-radicalization? A main concern following the San Bernardino mass shooting is how those in the U.S. may become radicalized -- and the challenge that poses to law enforcement trying to track those individuals. David Schanzer, Director of the Triangle Center on…
World Dec 05 Here’s what we know about the growing international fight against ISIS In the fight against ISIS, France has stepped up airstrikes in Syria since the terror attacks in Paris, shortly after the U.K. authorized its own airstrikes, and Germany has voted to support the military campaign against the group. But what…
World Dec 05 Paris climate talks enter next phase, but political roadblocks remain The climate talks that began last week in Paris have reached the halfway point, and early Saturday, delegates from 195 nations approved a draft text they hope will be the basis for an agreement to reduce global carbon emissions. But…
World Dec 05 How to solve Puerto Rico’s looming food crisis? Eat local, farmers say Last week, Puerto Rico managed to make a $354 million payment on $72 billion worth of bond debt, which the government says it cannot pay off. Officials hope that boosting the agriculture sector will help dig the island out of…
Episode Dec 04 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 4, 2015 Friday on the NewsHour, we examine the latest details in the San Bernardino shoots, as the FBI begins to look into evidence tying the attacks to terrorism. Also: Ambassador Samantha Power on the fight against ISIS, understanding the complexity of…