Episode Jul 09 PBS NewsHour full episode July 9, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, new details emerge on a major government data breach. Also: The U.S. Army cuts nearly 60,000 troops and civilians, S.C. lawmakers vote to take down the Confederate flag, new rules to hold cities accountable for segregated…
Economy Jul 09 Why getting a college degree doesn't always pay off Today college is seen as crucial for career success and prosperity. "Will College Pay Off?" is a new book by Peter Cappelli, and the answer, he suggests, is that it depends -- on the price tag, how fast a student…
Politics Jul 09 Former President Jimmy Carter shares his full, lucky life in new memoir Now the author of his 29th book, “A Full Life: Reflections at 90,” former President Jimmy Carter joins Judy Woodruff to discuss race relations in America, the Democratic candidates for the upcoming presidential race, growing up wishing for more approval…
Nation Jul 09 OPM hack affecting more than 21 million includes sensitive data More than 21 million Americans had personal data stolen from files held by the Office of Personnel Management. Anyone who went through background checks to apply for a government position since 2000 has been affected, according to the OPM. That…
Nation Jul 09 New rules require cities to fight housing segregation This week, the Obama administration announced plans to step up scrutiny under the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Gwen Ifill speaks to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro about the changes,…
World Jul 09 News Wrap: As deadline looms, Kerry says Iran nuclear talks not 'open-ended' In our news wrap Thursday, another day of Iran nuclear talks concluded without a deal. Iran’s state TV reported that negotiations are deadlocked, while Secretary of State John Kerry said the talks would not be open-ended. Also, the International Monetary…
Politics Jul 09 Decades of debate end with S.C. vote to remove Confederate flag After 54 years flying at the South Carolina state house, the Confederate battle flag is coming down. The state legislature voted to remove the flag after pressure grew in the wake of a mass shooting at Emmanuel AME Church in…
Nation Jul 09 How do Army troop cuts affect our military effectiveness? The U.S. Army formally announced a reduction of 40,000 soldiers and 17,000 civilian workers, due to budget cuts. This fall there could be another downsizing of 30,000 more troops if additional budget reductions go forward. Judy Woodruff talks to Nancy…
Episode Jul 08 PBS NewsHour full episode July 8, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, technical glitches roil the New York Stock Exchange, United Airlines and The Wall Street Journal. Also: Debating privacy of encrypted communications, aging oil pipelines prompt Great Lakes safety concerns, a crisis of confidence for the Chinese…
Politics Jul 08 Can the government get special encryption access while preserving privacy? The U.S. government wants to be able to read certain data that's inaccessible to intelligence agencies due to encryption. At a Senate hearing, FBI director James Comey said the privacy technology can be a double-edged sword, detrimental to public safety.