Politics May 28 'Uncontroversial' authorities at risk if Patriot Act provisions expire, says White House Three U.S. intelligence tools are scheduled to expire Sunday, including the NSA's controversial bulk collection of Americans' phone metadata records. President Obama has urged lawmakers to renew the Patriot Act programs, but so far the Senate has failed to compromise…
Economy May 28 For this CEO, mindful management means yoga for employees For Mark Bertolini, CEO of health insurer Aetna, a near-death experience led him to make big changes in his personal life and at the company. Living with pain from a skiing accident inspired him to take up yoga and meditation,…
World May 28 India acts on 'heat action plans' as temperature soars Even for a nation that's accustomed to heat waves, near-record temperatures in India have made daily life miserable and worse: more that 1,400 people have died so far. It's been particularly tough for poorer regions of the country, where electrical…
Health May 28 Patients should start HIV drugs as early as possible, study finds Federal health officials now say that individuals with HIV should start antiretroviral drugs as soon as they are diagnosed. That announcement was made after a large clinical trial was stopped because the evidence was so overwhelming. But how do you…
Nation May 28 Leadership under scrutiny, critics call for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign Amid a $150 million corruption scandal, critics are calling for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down. On Friday, he will stand for election as a fifth term as head of soccer’s governing body. Hari Sreenivasan has the story.
Politics May 28 News Wrap: Former House Speaker Hastert indicted In our news wrap Thursday, former Illinois Rep. Dennis Hastert was charged with evading currency rules and lying to the FBI. He allegedly withdrew nearly a million dollars in cash in a way that the bank wouldn't have to report…
Nation May 28 Could more have been done to prepare for Texas floods? The streets of Houston are still flooded after an onslaught of severe storms, and the city is bracing for more rain in the coming days. Officials say six people have died in Houston from the flooding so far. Judy Woodruff…
World May 27 News Wrap: Deadly heat wave continues in India In our news wrap Wednesday, an extreme heat wave in India is predicted to go on for at least another week. More than 1,100 people have died in the past month and hospitals have been flooded with heat stroke victims.
May 27 Female WWII pilot takes flight again In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, 92-year-old Joy Lofthouse was a member of an all-female division of British pilots during World War II. Seventy years later, she returns to the cockpit.