Episode Feb 11 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 11, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine President Obama asking Congress for approval of war powers to be used against Islamic State group militants. Also: NBC's Brian Williams is suspended and The Daily Show's Jon Stewart announces his retirement from the…
Nation Feb 11 Increasing hydropower hits a bipartisan sweet spot Energy will be a key issue for the new Congress, and hydropower is one of the few areas of agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Legislative changes have made it easier to develop small-scale hydroelectric projects and both parties find it…
Nation Feb 11 Will news consumers trust Brian Williams again? Questions about credibility have removed Brian Williams from the anchor chair, while Jon Stewart -- not a journalist but a comedian who critiques the news -- has to decided to bow out. What does it mean for American media? Judy…
World Feb 11 News Wrap: Western countries evacuate embassies in Yemen In our news wrap Wednesday, the United Kingdom and France joined the U.S. in closing their embassies in Yemen. Also, U.S. intelligence leaders testified at a House hearing that some 20,000 foreign fighters have joined the Islamic State militants despite…
Nation Feb 11 NBC suspends news anchor Brian Williams; satirical news anchor Jon Stewart signals departure
Politics Feb 11 David Axelrod on Obama, Clinton and still believing in the political process after 40 years