Episode May 13 PBS NewsHour full episode May 13, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, officials investigate an Amtrak deadly train derailment in Philadelphia. Also: Lawmakers debate what’s next for trade with Asia, researching how biology influences gender identity at an early age and a new book of poetry from one…
Nation May 13 Is gender identity biologically hard-wired? At an early age, 8-year-old Skyler Kelly began to let his parents know that what he looked like on the outside, a girl, is not how he felt on the inside. The science of gender identity isn't fully understood, but…
Arts May 13 Jeffrey Brown translates his reporting life into a new book of poetry NewsHour audiences know Jeffrey Brown for his reporting on breaking news, as well as on books, culture and poetry. Now he's the author of his own collection of poetry, aptly titled "The News." Gwen Ifill sits down with Jeff to…
Politics May 13 Sen. Warren: If Obama is confident about trade deal, he should make details public Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is one of the more vocal opponents in the debate over granting President Obama fast-track authority on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Judy Woodruff talks to Warren about her concerns about transparency and how American workers…
Politics May 13 Trade bill is one of the most important in U.S. history, says Sen. Hatch Supporters of a proposed trade pact with Asia ran into a roadblock Tuesday when a test vote on giving President Obama fast-track authority failed in the Senate. Judy Woodruff talks to Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, a co-sponsor of…
World May 13 News Wrap: Saudi leaders visit White House In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama greeted the Crown Prince and Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, amid tensions over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. The summit will also focus on Yemen, where Saudis and their Sunni allies…
Nation May 13 Scene of train crash beyond a disaster movie, says Philadelphia mayor Officials are still searching for passengers who may have been on an Amtrak train Tuesday night before it crashed in Philadelphia. Mayor Michael Nutter joins Judy Woodruff for an update on the deadly derailment that shut down a busy stretch…
Nation May 13 Derailed train was going twice the speed limit, says NTSB An Amtrak train traveling from Washington to New York City derailed in Philadelphia shortly after 9 p.m. last night. Seven people have died and more than 200 were injured. The train was moving at more than 100 miles per hour…
Economy May 12 Why labor unions oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership Supporters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership say the deal would bring greater prosperity by opening trade, but opponents say it fails to include labor protections and could cost jobs. In the first in a series of conversations about what’s at stake,…