Episode Apr 08 PBS NewsHour full episode April 8, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine the Boston bombing trial, where Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty today of all 30 charges. Also: a Newsmaker interview with Sec. John Kerry, how a bystander’s video revealed the truth about a police shooting…
Nation Apr 08 Two legendary coaches add another NCAA victory to their legacies This year’s March Madness marked the 10th national title for UConn coach Geno Auriemma and the fifth for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Jeffrey Brown talks to Danielle Donehew of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and John Feinstein of The Washington…
Education Apr 08 Schools, students bracing themselves for new, tougher Common Core tests Students in 29 states are taking the Common Core tests for the first time this spring. A few years ago, one school in Washington, D.C., changed how it prepares for standardized tests, adopting home visits, pep rallies and new curricula…
World Apr 08 News Wrap: Afghan soldier targets U.S. troops in insider attack In our news wrap Wednesday, one American was killed and at least two others wounded by an Afghan soldier at a military compound in Jalalabad. Also, Iran announced it would deploy two warships near Yemen, supposedly to patrol for pirates.
Nation Apr 08 Protesters demand answers after video shows police officer shooting S.C. man in the back
Nation Apr 08 Full Interview: Iran must disclose past nuclear military activities for a final deal, says Kerry
Episode Apr 07 PBS NewsHour full episode April 7, 2015 Tuesday on the NewsHour, a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria is caught in the crossfire since being captured by the Islamic State. Also: An update on the fight for Yemen, how a school moves on after a shooting, development threatens…
Nation Apr 07 How can we return privacy control to social media users? What’s the cost of being constantly connected through social media? A new book, “Terms of Service” examines the erosion of privacy in the digital era. Author Jacob Silverman sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss what data is being tracked,…