Nation May 05 Worst U.S. bird flu outbreak threatens Midwest poultry industry The growing outbreak of bird flu is now the largest ever seen in the U.S. Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin have declared states of emergency and another 11 states have found cases of the virus. The federal government has added another…
Health May 05 Why African-American seniors are less likely to use hospice Black seniors are more likely than whites and Latinos to forgo hospice care. Due to deeply felt religious beliefs and a long history of discrimination in the U.S., African-American patients are often reluctant to plan for the end of their…
Nation May 05 How consumer worries are driving menu makeovers For years, Americans have heard warnings and and expressed worries about what’s in their food, from artificial ingredients to antibiotics. Increasingly, the food industry is taking notice and making changes. What do consumers need to keep in mind about a…
World May 05 Was the Islamic State group really behind the attack in Texas? Was the Islamic State group behind an attack on a drawing contest in Texas as it claims? Judy Woodruff talks to former Deputy National Security Advisor Juan Zarate about how terror groups like IS try to inspire others into homegrown…
World May 05 Investigators question connection between Texas shooters and Islamic State The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack in Texas outside an exhibit and contest of cartoons considered offensive by many Muslims. If true, it would be the first attack on U.S. soil by the militant group. But investigators questioned…
Nation May 05 News Wrap: Attorney General Lynch pledges help to Baltimore In our news wrap Tuesday, Attorney General Loretta Lynch promised federal help to Baltimore as it considers some re-training for its police force. Lynch visited the city to meet with students, religious and political leaders, as well as the family…
Episode May 04 PBS NewsHour full episode May 4, 2015 Monday on the NewsHour, Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina join the 2016 presidential race. Also: How the people of Baltimore are moving beyond the unrest, how where you live dictates your economic mobility, Shia militias volunteer to beat back Islamic…
Nation May 04 How an aspiring photographer captured Baltimore's pain In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, 26-year-old aspiring photographer Devin Allen shares what it feels like to see his image of Baltimore turmoil on the cover of TIME magazine.