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.
Nation Oct 05 Why it's hard to find a missing person among the unidentified dead There are more than 10,000 bodies -- Jane and John Does -- waiting for identification in city morgues and cemeteries in the U.S. With no national law requiring agencies share information on missing people and unknown bodies, many families are…
Nation Oct 05 Why the Supreme Court may swing right on key issues this session With the start of the Supreme Court’s new term, Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal joins Judy Woodruff to talk about some of the issues to be tested, including affirmative action, voting rights and unions.
Oct 05 What it takes to make a great political ad Political consultant Fred Davis has had no shortage of notable clients, from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Carly Fiorina to John McCain. Davis gives his Brief but Spectacular take on how to captivate and convince viewers with an advertisement they will always…