Health Jan 25 ‘Completely avoidable’: Vaccination could have prevented Disneyland measles outbreak U.S. health officials say the recent measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in Southern California continues to ripple across the nation with approximately 100 cases reported so far. How great a risk does this pose and how can people protect…
Nation Jan 25 In danger or endangered? Will ‘world’s loneliest orca’ be released into the wild? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration will soon decide whether to put a killer whale named Lolita who has been dubbed "the world's loneliest orca" on the endangered species list. Researchers disagree over whether to give her that protection since she'll…
World Jan 25 Greek anti-austerity party claims decisive victory In an election watched closely throughout Europe, Greece's left-wing, anti-austerity party won a decisive victory over the ruling center-right party. The impact of today's vote in Greece is likely to affect people around the world. For more, John Authers of…
World Jan 25 Are Modi’s pro-business plans a path out of poverty for India’s poor? NewsHour travels to Gujarat, India to explore Narendra Modi's policies. Modi has amassed supporters throughout the country who praise his economic vision by creating jobs and improving the country's infrastructure. But critics argue many states, whose residents live below the…
World Jan 24 Viewers respond to report about euthanasia in Belgium Hari Sreenivasan reads viewer comments about a recent NewsHour Weekend segment on Beligum's euthanasia law, the least restrictive law governing physician-assisted suicide in the world.
World Jan 24 After hostage execution, Japan devotes ‘all efforts’ to rescue second from ISIS After the recent reported execution of a Japanese hostage by the Islamic State, the clock is ticking yet again to rescue another Japanese hostage still being held in Syria. Hajime Ozaki, the New York bureau chief at Kyodo News Agency,…
Episode Jan 24 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Jan. 24, 2015 On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 24, ISIS reportedly executes a Japanese prisoner it was holding in Syria. Later, unrest in Yemen deals a blow to American counter-terrorism efforts in the region. And, in our signature segment, a look at…
Jan 24 A war on multiple fronts: Despite ceasefire, military conflict escalates in eastern Ukraine A shelling attack that killed dozens of people Saturday in eastern Ukraine was only the latest sign of the deteriorating situation there. Even though a ceasefire was signed in September, fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government troops once again…
Nation Jan 24 Living with a record: How past crimes may drive job seekers into poverty Applicants with criminal backgrounds, including those with nonviolent criminal convictions or even arrests, are increasingly being driven into poverty. Even if it has been years since they've served time for past criminal infractions, those applying for jobs are often unable…
Arts Jan 23 Unapologetic rockers of Sleater-Kinney return with new songs to fight lagging stereotypes Indie-rock band Sleater-Kinney, part of the ‘90s riot grrrl movement, has released its first album, “No Cities to Love,” in nearly a decade. Hari Sreenivasan asks the band what led to their surprise reunion.