Nation Dec 02 San Bernardino attack suspects killed in police shootout Gunmen in military-style gear opened fired at a at banquet facility in a social services complex in San Bernardino, California, killing at least 14 and wounding 17 more. After fleeing, two suspects -- one male and one female -- later…
Episode Dec 02 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 2, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, gunmen attacked a social services center in San Bernardino, killing more than a dozen people. Also: The British House of Commons approves airstrikes against ISIS, corruption steals oil, weapons and lives in Nigeria, a massive philanthropic…
World Dec 02 How a cancer of corruption steals Nigerian oil, weapons and lives In Nigeria, where corruption is part of daily life, police officers routinely demand bribes, local government leaders pocket money meant for schools and the former national security advisor is accused of stealing billions from the military. As part of a…
Nation Dec 02 How Zuckerberg and Chan just changed big charitable giving Following the birth of their daughter Max, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have announced they will donate 99 percent of their wealth to charity. The money will be managed by a limited liability corporation called the…
Science Dec 02 Why 2 degrees Celsius is climate change’s magic number We hear all the time that we need to stop the planet from warming an additional two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Why is that specific number so important though? And what happens if we exceed that limit? William Brangham…
Nation Dec 02 Mexican wind farm sending power to U.S. comes under fire A historic wind farm began sending electricity to San Diego from Mexico this year. For the small rural community leasing the land, it offers a financial boon. But the entire project is being challenged in court, due to claims that…
World Dec 02 News Wrap: Iran worked on nuclear weapons prior to 2009, says IAEA In our news wrap Wednesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency reports that the Iranians did work on nuclear weapons prior to 2009, despite denials. The activities were reportedly limited to planning and testing basic components. Also, the first of six…
Episode Dec 01 PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 1, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama sounds an optimistic tone on the Paris climate accord prospects before returning to the U.S. Also: More U.S. special forces are headed to Iraq to fight the Islamic State, Chicago’s mayor fires the police…
World Dec 01 Can Nigeria’s booming economy lift its poorest people? Nigeria is a nation of superlatives. It’s Africa's richest country and its fastest growing economy. At the same time, millions still live in poverty and lack basic services like running water. As part of a week-long series "Nigeria: Pain and…