Economy Dec 03 How the benefits of climate action may outweigh the costs For two economists, the probability of true catastrophe due to human-caused global warming prompted them to write "Climate Shock: The Economic Consequences of a Hotter Planet," which examines looming dangers and possible solutions. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look…
Nation Dec 03 The terrorism question looming over the San Bernardino attack There are many unknowns in the San Bernardino mass shooting, including what motive propelled the suspects to unleash their deadly force at a social services center. So far, several reports have suggested that the FBI is treating it as a…
Nation Dec 03 Police still searching for motive in San Bernardino case Investigators have been piecing together evidence from Wednesday's violence in San Bernardino, California. Syed Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, opened fire at a social services center during a holiday luncheon, and later died in a gun battle with police.
Politics Dec 03 News Wrap: San Bernardino shootings prompt Congress debate In our news wrap Thursday, the mass shooting in San Bernardino renewed debate in Congress on how to stop gun violence. While Senate Democrats offered proposals on expanding background checks, Republicans called instead for overhauling the mental health system. Also,…
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…