Nation Nov 11 New York attorney general calls foul on fantasy sports companies The two leading companies of the multi-billion dollar fantasy sports industry are under scrutiny from New York's attorney general, who has declared they should not be able to operate in that state since they constitute illegal gambling. William Brangham learns…
Politics Nov 11 GOP presidential candidates come out divided on immigration Republican presidential candidates met up for their fourth face-off in Milwaukee, where the biggest policy differences came out on immigration. Gwen Ifill gets perspectives on the different GOP reform proposals with Josh Blackman of the South Texas College of Law…
Nation Nov 11 News Wrap: Obama calls for progress on veterans’ services In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown in observance of Veterans Day, and used the occasion to call for more progress on speeding up medical services and disability claims. Also, Myanmar’s…
Episode Nov 11 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 11, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Republican debate heats up over illegal immigration. Also: New York’s attorney general cracks down on fantasy sports, journalist Paul Salopek follows the path of ancient humans, why young people are moving home with their parents,…
Arts Nov 10 Bryan Cranston on the lesson of ‘Trumbo’: All opinions should be heard Dalton Trumbo was a successful Hollywood screenwriter, but in 1947 he was blacklisted as one of the Hollywood Ten -- a group of writers and directors who refused to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Jeffrey Brown…
Nation Nov 10 U.S. Soccer rolls out new rules to prevent kids’ concussions The U.S. Soccer Federation has released new rules in hopes of making soccer safer for young players. Tens of thousands of kids get concussions playing soccer every year, and heading the ball is considered a main culprit of the injury.
World Nov 10 Journalist goes on a walk around the world to find the story of humanity Paul Salopek has been out for a walk -- a very long walk -- since 2013. His route stretches from Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley to the very southern tip of South America, tracing the path of humanity from its African…
Economy Nov 10 What’s the economic sweet spot for adjusting the federal minimum wage? Thousands of workers walked off the job in as many as 270 cities in a push to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, up from $7.25. Gwen Ifill speaks to Alan Krueger of Princeton University, who believes…
Nation Nov 10 Has Exxon Mobil misled the public about its climate change research? Oil giant Exxon Mobil was recently subpoenaed by New York’s attorney general in an investigation of whether the company has intentionally downplayed the risks of climate change. Judy Woodruff hears from Eric Schneiderman, attorney general of New York, and Kenneth…
Politics Nov 10 News Wrap: Obama to seek Supreme Court approval on immigration authority In our news wrap Tuesday, the Obama administration will ask the Supreme Court to allow it to shield 5 million immigrants from deportation after a federal appeals court panel ruled against the president's executive orders on immigration. Also, the Senate…