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…
Jul 28 Teens sing in support of Black Lives Matter In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a teen a capella group from Oakland, California, use the stage to pay homage to the Black Lives Matter movement.
World Jul 28 How slavery and murder goes unpunished on the high seas The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian…
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