Nation Jul 28 New Mexicans claim cancer is living legacy of world's first atomic bomb test This July marks the 70th anniversary of the first ever test of an atomic bomb in New Mexico. But a group called the Downwinders -- local residents whose homes were downwind of the blast site -- aren't celebrating the milestone.
Nation Jul 28 Why hosting the Olympics may not be a golden opportunity Yesterday, the city of Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, renewing debate on whether the costly feat of hosting the games is worth it. Judy Woodruff speaks with Olympic campaign strategist George Hirthler and Andrew Zimbalist…
Arts Jul 28 How Dr. Seuss's publisher helped finish a forgotten book In 2013, an unfinished book by Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was discovered in a box. Now “What Pet Should I Get” has been published and become an instant bestseller. It was completed by Cathy Goldsmith, who worked…
World Jul 28 Is there a connection between Pollard release timing and Iran deal? Lawyers for convicted spy Jonathan Pollard announced today that he would be granted parole after nearly 30 years. Pollard, a former Naval intelligence analyst, was convicted of selling classified information to Israel. Judy Woodruff discusses the case with Devlin Barrett…
World Jul 28 News Wrap: Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after soldier death as NATO meets on Islamic State
Episode Jul 27 PBS NewsHour full episode July 27, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine Turkey's plan with the U.S. to attack Islamic State fighters. Also: Obama speaks on human rights in visit to Ethiopia, examining the edgier statements of presidential candidates, retracing the lives of those who died…
World Jul 27 Does Obama's Africa visit come too late? What’s the significance of President Obama’s historic trip to Africa? Judy Woodruff discusses the visit and the president’s record on Africa with Johnnie Carson of the United States Institute of Peace and William Gumede of the University of the Witwatersrand.