World Jul 20 News Wrap: UN Security Council approves Iran nuclear deal In our news wrap Monday, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to approve the Iran nuclear deal, setting the stage for the lifting of economic sanctions in return for limits on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. Also, a suicide bombing at a…
Episode Jul 19 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 19, 2015 On this edition for Sunday, July 19, how ISIS is indoctrinating a new generation of Jihadist fighters. Later, why choosing the right surgeon might be more important than you think. And, in tonight’s signature segment, a look at why American…
World Jul 19 Startup helps families send money back to their home country How has technology changed our ability to send cash to loved ones abroad? One financial tech startup in New York is hoping to change how immigrant families support one another. Stephen Fee reports.
World Jul 19 How is ISIS recruiting the next generation of fighters? As the Islamic State militant group captures cities in Syria and Iraq, it is also working to build a new generation of jihadist fighters. A report in the Associated Press sheds new light on how ISIS is indoctrinating young boys…
Health Jul 19 Here's what you should know about choosing the right surgeon A new report by ProPublica sheds light on the importance of choosing the right surgeon, especially when it comes to elective surgery. The non-profit news organization analyzed the complication rates of 17,000 surgeons nationwide and released its findings to the…
Health Jul 19 Advocates warn genital cutting may increase during summer months Female genital mutilation is widely thought of as something affecting women in countries halfway around the world. But advocates in the U.S. say many women who have immigrated here may have been subjected to the painful procedure or could still…
Episode Jul 18 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 18, 2015 A fifth victim dies after the shooting at a Chattanooga military recruiting center -- we'll have the latest on the investigation. Later, a new report shows that tens of thousands of rape kits are going untested in the United States.
Arts Jul 18 Viewers sound off on plot twist in Harper Lee's new novel Viewers weigh in on the recent revelation that Harper Lee's beloved character from "To Kill A Mockingbird," Atticus Finch, holds racist views. Hari Sreenivasan reads your comments.
Nation Jul 18 Report: At least 70k rape kits remain untested in U.S. police depts A new investigation by the USA Today Media Network has found that at least 70,000 rape kits are lying untested in 1,000 U.S. police departments. The report also discovered police departments in 34 states have never taken an inventory of…
World Jul 18 Can an all-star karate class help bridge the Arab-Israeli divide? There’s an effort underway in Israel to bridge the divide between Jews and Arabs with a more disciplined form of fighting: the martial arts. NewsHour’s Martin Fletcher has the story.