Politics Sep 03 Defying the Supreme Court, jailed Kentucky clerk draws outrage and support A Kentucky county clerk was arrested for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, citing religious belief. After this summer’s Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage across the country, Kim Davis had tried suing the state’s governor for religious…
Nation Sep 03 Tom Brady's court win takes the air out of the NFL's punishment A federal judge overturned the NFL’s four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s over what’s become known as “Deflategate.” What does the ruling mean for the league and commissioner Roger Goodell? Gwen Ifill speaks to Dan Shaughnessy of…
World Sep 03 Why the American Jewish community is divided over the Iran deal Among the American Jewish community, the Iran nuclear deal has triggered vigorous debate. While advocacy groups and politicians campaign for both sides of the issue, members of the Jewish community grapple with what’s best for Israel and for America. Chief…
World Sep 03 Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push? A photograph of a young boy whose drowned body washed up on Turkey’s shore after his family attempted to reach Greece has captured global attention. The image highlights the extreme risks many migrants are willing to take to reach Western…
Arts Sep 03 LA mayor says 'drought shaming' is our civic duty LA mayor says 'drought shaming' is our civic duty…
World Sep 03 Train taking stranded migrants to Hungarian camp prompts clashes In Budapest, thousands of migrants and refugees were stalled at a train station, waiting and hoping to be granted passage on to other parts of Europe. Then they were allowed to board a train, only to find out it was…
Episode Sep 03 PBS NewsHour full episode September 3, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, a photo of a child victim of the mass migration crisis captures global attention. Also: A county clerk is jailed for defying the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage, a judge throws out NFL quarterback Tom Brady’s…
Health Sep 02 Why doctors are prescribing legal aid for patients in need Though lawyers are often the last people doctors want to see involved in patient care, across the country, many medical systems have begun establishing special legal partnerships. Lawyers become allies for disadvantaged patients who need help navigating problems with landlords…
World Sep 02 Europe grapples with how to help refugees fleeing conflict The steady flow of desperate migrants and asylum seekers has sparked humanitarian and economic tensions in Europe. Gwen Ifill talks to Nancy Lindborg of the United States Institute of Peace and Astrid Ziebarth of the German Marshall Fund for a…
Arts Sep 02 Palmyra, where East met West, is symbolic target for Islamic State Satellite images released by the U.N. confirmed the destruction of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra by Islamic State forces, part of a pattern of targeting ancient sites in Syria and Iraq. Jeffrey Brown talks to Michael Danti of Boston…