Nation Apr 16 'There was no playbook' for handling the Oklahoma City bombing At the 20th anniversary, we look back at the Oklahoma City bombing. Public television station OETA shares reflections from survivors and victims’ families, and Judy Woodruff talks to former Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick, former Director of Homeland Security of…
Nation Apr 16 NHL stars pass the puck to inner city youth In Washington, team members of the NHL’s Washington Capitals are hitting the ice with underserved kids through an urban outreach program. Players from both the Capitals and the Fort Dupont Cannons reflect on the on- and off-the-rink benefits of the…
Nation Apr 16 Is Google's search engine dominance hurting EU consumers? In response to the EU’s charges that Google uses its search engine dominance to favor Google Shopping, the company said shopping results have not harmed the competition nor innovation. Gwen Ifill talks to the European Union’s Commissioner for Competition Margrethe…
Nation Apr 16 EU says Google favors its shopping service in user searches After a five-year investigation, the European Union charged Google with using its Internet search dominance to favor its own shopping platform. The EU is also looking into Google’s Android mobile system, accusing the company of illegally obstructing rival systems and…
Economy Apr 16 Why it's so hard to get off welfare Since 1996, in order to get welfare in the U.S., you have to work. The Clinton Welfare-to-Work program successfully got millions of families off the social safety net program. But today's recipients face stagnant low wages and limited resources for…
Politics Apr 16 Why unions aren't happy about a fast-track trade deal Top lawmakers from both parties struck a deal to authorize President Obama to negotiate a sweeping trade pact with Pacific nations. Under the new fast-track authority, Congress could give any deal a yes or no vote, but not make any…
Nation Apr 16 Under Pope Francis, Vatican changes its tone toward American nuns The Vatican ended its crackdown on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the major umbrella group for American nuns. Under the previous pope, an investigation and overhaul was launched against the group for straying from church teachings. To discuss the…
World Apr 16 News Wrap: Al-Qaida seizes airport, oil terminal in Yemen In our news wrap Thursday, al-Qaida militants in Yemen took over a major airport, seaport and oil terminal in the country’s south today. The militants clashed with military forces before seizing control. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin adamantly denied that…
Episode Apr 15 PBS NewsHour full episode April 15, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine the fight for low-wage workers to raise minimum wage to $15 and how that would affect employers. Also: a Tax Day guide to health care penalties, why Teach for America is struggling to recruit,…
Arts Apr 15 Singer Rhiannon Giddens taps America's deep musical roots Rhiannon Giddens has studied opera and fronted a Grammy-winning old-time string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Now her debut solo album, produced by T. Bone Burnett, showcases her range and celebrates the musical influence of American women like Odetta, Patsy…