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…
Politics Oct 30 Shields and Brooks on shifting strategy in Syria, Paul Ryan's speaker ascension Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the Obama administration’s announcement that it is putting boots on the ground in Syria, newly elected Speaker Paul Ryan’s goals…
Politics Oct 29 2 false claims and a truth from the GOP debate in Boulder For the Republican presidential candidates who took the debate stage in Boulder, Colorado, each contender was seeking a breakout moment, and many took opportunities to jab at their opponents or the CNBC moderators. Angie Holan of Politifact joins Gwen Ifill…
World Oct 29 Deadly tide of migrant trafficking crashes on Greek shores A boat carrying an estimated 300 people capsized while crossing from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos -- just one of a series of deadly accidents involving traffickers’ boats on Wednesday. More than 240 passengers were saved, but the…
Economy Oct 29 The war over a tax break for hedge funds and money managers The so-called carried interest loophole is a tax break used by hedge funds and other investment groups that lets wealthy money managers pay a relatively low investment tax rate. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a close look at the controversial…
Oct 29 Donning his white coat, this doctor dances for dollars In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, Dr. Adnan Khera, a Boston anesthesiologist, is a dancing sensation who busts a move on the street for charity, according to this report from WGBH.