Arts Mar 11 The blurred line between creative risk and musical rip-off The song “Blurred Lines” was one of the biggest hits of 2013, but a jury has decided that some of that success is thanks to Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up.” Gaye’s children were awarded $7.3 million after they…
Nation Mar 11 News Wrap: Military investigates Florida helicopter crash In our news wrap Wednesday, seven marines and four national guard crewmen were presumed dead after a military helicopter crashed during a night training mission in Florida. Also, the police chief of Ferguson, Missouri, resigned in the wake of mounting…
Education Mar 11 Why some students are refusing to take the Common Core test Rebellion is brewing against the Common Core educational standards. Testing for the new standards began in March, and some students have refused to take part. Special correspondent for education John Merrow reports from New Jersey, where he talks to Common…
Nation Mar 11 Winter weather adds stress for Boston’s struggling workers In Boston, brutal winter weather shuttered schools, offices and businesses for days at a time. While some may have welcomed the snow days, some hourly workers faced the choice between giving up a day of wages or making the grueling,…
Education Mar 11 Racist video by University of Oklahoma frat prompts protest, apologies and expulsions
Episode Mar 10 PBS NewsHour full episode March 10, 2015 Tonight on the program, we look at Hillary Clinton's news conference where she addressed details surrounding her controversial use of private email as secretary of state. Also: The widening political rift caused by Iran, a new documentary sheds light on…
World Mar 10 Why did India ban a documentary on a deadly gang rape? The 2012 deadly gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Delhi sparked outrage around the world and led to unprecedented protests. A new documentary, “India’s Daughter,” sheds light on the violence, shame and injustice that Indian women often face.