Episode Jan 20 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 20, 2015 Tonight on the program, we preview President Obama's State of the Union speech. Also: why the Islamic State group is targeting Japan for ransom, a case on judges' campaign fundraising divides the Supreme Court, Aurora, Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes…
Nation Jan 20 Case on judges’ campaign fundraising divides Supreme Court The Supreme Court heard a case that could unravel state laws on judicial candidates asking for campaign donations. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Judy Woodruff to explain the arguments in the Florida case, take a look at…
World Jan 20 Why is the Islamic State targeting Japan for ransom? The Islamic State released a video ransom vote that threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless Tokyo pays $200 million. Jeffrey Brown speaks with former CIA officer Bob Baer about why the militant group is targeting that country.
Nation Jan 20 News Wrap: Montana oil spill causes drinking water concerns In our news wrap Tuesday, the town of Glendive, Montana, began trucking in bottled water after tests confirmed hazardous levels of benzene from a 50,000 gallon oil spill into the Yellowstone River. Also, five Chechens were arrested in France, though…
Education Jan 20 Connecting the classroom to promising health careers Students at Oakland’s Life Academy are getting a head start on health science careers by integrating academics with career-based training and a workplace environment. The high school, which serves low-income and minority students, also has the city’s second highest rate…