Health Oct 06 Ann Romney on her battle with multiple sclerosis and the race for the White House Ann Romney, wife of former governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, had what appeared to be the perfect life. In her new memoir, "In This Together: My Story," she writes about what it was like grappling her identity after…
Nation Oct 06 Justice Department aims to release 6,000 nonviolent drug offenders from prison The Justice Department announced a plan for the largest ever one-time release of federal prisoners. Jeffrey Brown speaks to Maurice Chammah of The Marshall Project about the decision to set free some 6,000 inmates, part of a broader push to…
World Oct 06 Should the U.S. keep a significant military presence in Afghanistan? With a surge by the Taliban and the Islamic State's entry into Afghanistan, does the future role of the U.S. military in that country need to evolve? Judy Woodruff talks to Scott Smith of the United States Institute of Peace…
World Oct 06 Top U.S. commander recommends revising Afghan drawdown plan Gen. John Campbell acknowledged at a Senate Armed Services hearing that a strike against a target that turned out to be a Doctors Without Borders hospital was an American decision, made within the U.S. chain of command. Campbell also said…
World Oct 06 News Wrap: Russian violation of Turkish air space ‘unacceptable,’ says NATO chief In our news wrap Tuesday, the head of NATO rejected Russia's claim that its planes twice accidentally strayed into Turkey while on bombing runs in Syria, calling the actions "unacceptable." Also, at a meeting of European officials in Brussels. Turkey…
Arts Oct 06 Why ‘Over the Rainbow’ takes us to a magical, musical place What makes the song "Over the Rainbow" an indelible classic? Jeffrey Brown talks to composer and musician Rob Kapilow, who helps explain why we love the story of a girl caught yearning for both home and adventure.
Nation Oct 06 As the death toll rises, South Carolina warns of more flooding to come The rain has stopped, but South Carolina's flood disaster is still gripping the state. Some towns are being inundated a second time, as runoff water from upstream heads for the coast. Gov. Nikki Haley warned that even as areas start…
Episode Oct 06 PBS NewsHour full episode October 6, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, South Carolina assesses flood damage and warn of danger to come. Also: The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan comes under fire for a mistaken airstrike, the Justice Department plans early releases for 6,000 inmates, Ann Romney…
Oct 05 ‘Brave Man’s’ glass bridge offers vertigo-inducing views In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, China's first high-altitude glass-bottomed suspension bridge, spanning the length of three football fields, has opened.