Episode Oct 31 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode October 31, 2015 On this edition for Saturday, October 31, 2015, more than 200 people die when a Russian passenger plane crashes in Egypt, in our signature segment, drought-ridden Californians prepare to tap into a new water supply, and breast cancer rates for…
Nation Oct 31 Three years later, buyouts help Sandy-battered residents retreat to new homes This week marks three years since Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeastern U.S., causing $50 billion in property damage and more than 100 deaths. In Staten Island, New York, 24 people died from the storm, and more than 2,100 homes were…
Nation Oct 31 Is desalination the future of drought relief in California? San Diego is set to soon start supplying itself with millions of gallons a day of fresh, drinkable water, using saltwater from the Pacific Ocean, converted by a brand new desalination plant. As California's historic drought continues, the plant will…
World Oct 30 Greeks find tax hike on a traditional liquor hard to swallow Amid the financial crisis, there's one EU-imposed austerity measure that's causing particular angst among Greek citizens: a tax hike on one of the country's favorite traditional liquors. Greeks are worried that raising taxes on tsipouro, a powerful, clear type of…
Politics Oct 30 Democrats court labor support as unions fight for survival Union membership has been decreasing in America, and with it, the influence of unions over elections. But Democratic candidates still vie for their critical endorsements. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on what’s at stake for both the candidates and the…
World Oct 30 Will U.S. military and diplomatic efforts help resolve the Syrian war? How significant is the Obama administration decision to send special forces into Syria to help combat the Islamic State? And how does the move impact diplomatic efforts to end the war? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Joshua Landis of the…
World Oct 30 U.S. steps up military involvement against IS in Syria as Kerry meets for diplomatic talks The White House confirmed that U.S. commandos are going into Northern Syria as part of a coalition aimed at dismantling the Islamic State, marking a shift from President Obama's previous stance against committing ground troops. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John…
World Oct 30 News Wrap: Dozens of shipwrecked migrants drown off Greece In our news wrap Friday, 31 people, most of whom were children, drowned trying to cross from Turkey to Greece. On the island of Lesbos, bodies washed ashore including several babies. Also, President Obama says he's ready to sign a…
Episode Oct 30 PBS NewsHour full episode October 30, 2015 Friday on the NewsHour, the White House confirms they are sending a small number of troops into Northern Syria to help dismantle the Islamic State. Also: Candidates vie for union support despite waning influence, Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss…