World Jan 01 Daily airstrikes and specter of ISIS loom over Aleppo civilians The plight of refugees fleeing the war in Syria has been well documented across the last year, but what is life like for those who stayed behind? Jeffrey Brown talks to journalist and activist Rami Jarrah about how civilians are…
World Jan 01 What signal is Iran sending with recent missile tests? The landmark Iran nuclear accord is soon due to be implemented fully, but renewed tensions between that country and the U.S. could affect the deal. The U.N. has said that recent ballistic missile tests violate prohibitions, prompting possible sanctions by…
World Jan 01 News Wrap: Gunman kills two in Tel Aviv attack In our news wrap Friday, a gunman killed two and wounded at least three others at a popular bar in Tel Aviv. A manhunt was launched for the unidentified shooter. Also, Bavaria's top security official says there's no longer any…
Episode Dec 31 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 31, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, deadly flood waters force evacuations, boat rescues and road closures in Missouri. Also: How the Iraqi ambassador sees the fight against ISIS and picking favorite movies from 2015.
Arts Dec 31 Critics share films you shouldn't miss from 2015 What was the best movie of the year? The best performance of the year? The most under appreciated film of the year? Jeffrey Brown talks to Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio.
World Dec 31 After Ramadi, bigger fights to come in Iraq against ISIS The worst finally seems over for the civilians of Ramadi, who are beginning to emerge after living for months under Islamic State control. Iraqi forces recaptured the city center on Monday, but are still removing bombs and searching for militants.
Nation Dec 31 Missouri's flooding is cresting. What's next for devastated communities? In Missouri, site of devastating flooding along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, communities are starting to get some relief from the rising waters, but the disaster is far from over. Gwen Ifill gets an update from Cindy Erickson of…
Nation Dec 31 News Wrap: Midwest deluge wreaks watery destruction In our news wrap Thursday, towns in whole sections of Missouri and Illinois are under water, with at least 20 dead and untold millions of dollars in damage. Also, New Year's celebrations drew tight security in New York and other…
Episode Dec 30 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 30, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Bill Cosby is charged with sexual assault, stemming from a 2004 allegation. Also: Espionage amid Israel’s lobbying of Congress over the Iran deal, lawmakers make compromises to finish out 2015, the biggest scientific breakthrough of 2015…