World May 20 News Wrap: Indonesia, Malaysia agree to shelter thousands adrift at sea In our news wrap Wednesday, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to accept thousands of refugees who have been stranded at sea in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said that the U.S. is willing to take more refugees and help…
Nation May 19 New book explores Jackson's dark choices for American expansion Steve Inskeep, co-host of NPR's Morning Edition, explores a chapter of American history that isn't well known: how the United States expanded into the Deep South after the Revolutionary War. Inskeep joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his new book, "Jacksonland:…
Episode May 19 PBS NewsHour full episode May 19, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, airbag manufacturer Takata doubles its auto recall to 33.8 million cars, making it the biggest auto recall in U.S. history. Also: Hillary Clinton controversies that don’t seem to go away, protecting relics of Syrian history from…
Arts May 19 Saying goodnight to stupid pet tricks, top 10 lists and David Letterman In the fall, Stephen Colbert will take over the TV time slot that has belonged to David Letterman for 22 years. The host of CBS' Late Night with David Letterman influenced generations of comedians and brought a new voice to…
World May 19 News Wrap: Shiite forces prepare for Ramadi counterattack In our news wrap Tuesday, Shiite militiamen -- allied with the Iraqi army -- massed near Ramadi to ready a counterattack, days after the Islamic State captured the Iraqi city. Also, in a historic peace-making gesture, Britain’s Prince Charles shook…
Politics May 19 Questions keep coming for Clinton about emails and money The wrangling over Hillary Clinton's emails as secretary of state has continued for months. After addressing the issue in March, Clinton hasn't discussed the matter or taken substantive questions until today. Gwen Ifill talks to Matea Gold of The Washington…
Nation May 19 What Takata's largest auto recall in U.S. history means for you Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata doubled its recall to nearly 34 million cars, making it one of the largest product recalls in U.S. history. The airbags can spew metal fragments when deployed, and have been linked to six deaths and more…
May 18 PBS NewsHour full program May 18, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine the taking of Ramadi by Islamic State in Iraq and the consequences. Also: President Obama bans the selling of certain military-type gear to police, Head Start turns 50, an interview with presidential contender Sen.
Politics May 18 Why is candidate Clinton not taking many reporter questions? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Gwen Ifill to discuss Bernie Sanders’ chances to become the Democratic nominee for president, why Hillary Clinton isn’t talking much to the press and Jeb Bush’s changing…