Episode Jul 29 PBS NewsHour full episode July 29, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, a white police officer is indicted for killing a black motorist in Cincinnati. Also: What the death of a Taliban leader means for peace in Afghanistan, the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO on the growing Russian…
Health Jul 29 After 50 years, how do we ensure Medicare and Medicaid longevity? Fifty years since Medicare and Medicaid were established, the programs cover the health care needs of more than 120 million Americans. But new projections underscore worries over long-term sustainability. Judy Woodruff speaks to two former secretaries of the Department of…
Jul 29 Treasure hunters strike gold off Florida coast In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, divers made the find of a lifetime in shallow waters of Florida’s Atlantic coast – more than $1 million worth of sunken Spanish coins and treasure.
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…