Education Jul 29 Disconnected by war, family reunites through student history project Decades after losing touch, family members from two different continents were reunited at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France, to honor a World War II soldier who was killed in action just after the D-Day invasion. The NewsHour’s April Brown…
Nation Jul 29 A Catholic enigma found in a grave at Jamestown In 2013 archaeologists discovered the remains of four early colony leaders buried 400 years ago at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia. On top of one of the graves was a silver box resembling a religious artifact, presenting a mystery for…
World Jul 29 NATO Commander: Russia's use of force in Europe is a major threat Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the alliance with Turkey against the Islamic State and why Russia poses a major threat in Europe today.
World Jul 29 NATO steps up Ukraine mission in response to Russia There's been a spike this year in Russian air incursions near NATO countries, including the U.S. NATO countries have stepped up military exercises in Ukraine and across the Baltic states in response to Russia's actions. Gwen Ifill reports.
World Jul 29 Why is word of Mullah Omar's death coming out now? The Taliban's supreme leader Mullah Mohammad Omar was confirmed dead by a spokesman for Afghanistan's intelligence agency, which claims that he died two years ago at a hospital in Pakistan. Although Omar has not been seen publicly since 2001, the…
World Jul 29 News Wrap: Turkey strikes new round of Kurdish targets In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkish jets launched new airstrikes on Kurdish rebel targets in Northern Iraq overnight. Turkey's prime minister warned that it won't end attacks until rebel fighters withdraw. Also, Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., was indicted on federal…
Nation Jul 29 Body camera footage of Samuel DuBose death contradicts indicted cop's claim Ray Tensing, a white police officer, was indicted on murder charges for killing Samuel DuBose, a black motorist, during a traffic stop for not having a front license plate. Tensing said he was dragged by the car and forced to…
Episode Jul 28 PBS NewsHour full episode July 28, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, convicted spy Jonathan Pollard was granted parole after 30 years in jail for selling information to Israel. Also: The Boy Scouts of America lifts a ban on gay scout leaders, why Boston terminated its 2024 Olympics…
Nation Jul 28 What dropping the ban on gay leaders means for the Boy Scouts Last night, the Boy Scouts of America voted to end a ban on leaders who are openly gay. The policy would allow exceptions for church-sponsored scout units, but several religious organizations are either apprehensive or in opposition. Gwen Ifill discusses…