Economy May 07 How does Baltimore's economy recover after the riots? Business owners, investors and even churches have seen their livelihoods crippled by the riots that plagued Baltimore this past week, following news of the death of a black man while in police custody. Now they are trying to piece back…
Politics May 07 The end of NSA's bulk data collection? The government program that collects the phone data of millions of Americans is illegal and not sanctioned by the Patriot Act, according to a ruling by a U.S. appeals court. Gwen Ifill discusses the case with former Homeland Security Department…
Arts May 07 Destruction of Nepal's temples puts spiritual culture at risk Since a massive earthquake struck last month, Nepal has been overwhelmed by the unfolding humanitarian crisis, as well as a culture crisis. Home to a rich heritage of art and architecture, the mountainous, remote country has suffered significant damage to…
World May 07 News Wrap: U.S., Saudi Arabia call for five-day Yemen cease-fire In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry appeared with the Saudi foreign minister in Riyadh to call for a five-day cease-fire in fighting in Yemen. Kerry said it would allow aid to reach millions of civilians. Also,…
World May 06 Why U.S. rules aren't stopping illegal ivory trade at home Much of the money made from the illegal global ivory trade funds global terrorism and criminal networks. Judy Woodruff talks to the NewsHour’s P.J. Tobia about illicit ivory sales in the U.S. and how hard it is to regulate.
Nation May 06 Will water-wasting penalties help California conserve? California's efforts to get residents and businesses to voluntarily use less water have not been enough in the face of a historic and ongoing drought. Now mandatory emergency rules that come with penalties have been enacted, requiring towns and cities…