World Apr 02 Kenyan security forces end al-Shabab siege that killed 147 Gunmen stormed Garissa University College in Kenya at dawn, firing at random and killing a total of 147. Survivors said Christians were targeted, some taken as hostages and others murdered on the spot. The day-long siege finally ended when security…
Economy Apr 02 Why some Cadbury-lovers are bitter that they can’t buy their favorite sweets The Easter holiday brings in the largest share of seasonal candy sales in the U.S. -- more than $2.3 billion last year. A mainstay of American Easter baskets, Cadbury is a British company that is licensed in the U.S. by…
Politics Apr 02 Faith, politics and business converge in debate over Religious Freedom laws After the uproar over Indiana’s Religious Freedom act, lawmakers in that state and Arkansas worked to revise or create new legislation to prove the laws do not allow discrimination. Gwen Ifill talks to Pastor Tim Overton of Halteman Village Baptist…
Episode Apr 01 PBS NewsHour full episode April 1, 2015 Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department indicts Sen. Bob Menendez for corruption. Also: Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program extend for a second day, first-ever mandatory water restrictions in California, debating the right to die in Canada, Atlanta educators convicted…
Education Apr 01 With growing focus on intervention for boys of color, a reminder not to forget the girls
Education Apr 01 How cheating on standardized tests can be a criminal act In Atlanta, 11 former public school teachers, principals and administrators were convicted of racketeering charges for cheating on standardized tests for financial rewards and bonuses. An investigation had found systematic cheating in more than 40 schools. Judy Woodruff learns more…
Health Apr 01 Canadian court OKs doctor-assisted suicide, but who’s eligible? In March, Canada's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that all Canadians have a constitutional right to have doctors help them die. Special correspondent John Larson reports from British Columbia on how doctors, patients and politicians are grappling with how to set…
World Apr 01 Is the nuclear deal ‘too big to fail’ for both the U.S. and Iran? No deal was reached over Iran’s nuclear program on Wednesday, but talks seemed to be headed into yet another day, with Iran and the U.S. each indicating it’s up to the other to bridge the gap. Gwen Ifill gets an…