World Mar 20 Why violence is on the rise in Yemen Yemen’s deadliest terror attack in decades left hundreds of casualties. Judy Woodruff talks to Nabeel Khoury, a former State Department official in Yemen, about rising violence, ethnic tensions and power struggles in that country.
World Mar 20 News Wrap: Obama calls for Iran's release of U.S. citizens In our news wrap Friday, President Obama called for Iran to release three American citizens, timing his appeal to coincide with the Iranian New Year. Also, Iran, the U.S. and five other powers began a break from nuclear talks in…
World Mar 20 Suicide bombers target mosques in Yemen In Yemen's capital city Sanaa, four bombings rocked two crowded mosques during Friday prayers. At least 137 people were killed, according to a report. The mosques are controlled by Shiite “Houthi” rebels who stormed the capital last fall and control…
Episode Mar 19 PBS NewsHour full episode March 19, 2015 Tonight on the program, we examine a potential Iran nuclear deal revealed by the Associated Press. Also: President Obama's White House keeping more secrets than any before, a tight Chicago mayoral race splits Democrats, what's splitting a generation of haves…
Arts Mar 19 Memoir marks the moment when parent and child roles are reversed George Hodgman left a fast-paced life as an editor in Manhattan for small town Missouri to care for his elderly mother. Judy Woodruff sits down with Hodgman to discuss his poignant memoir of caretaking, “Bettyville.”…
Economy Mar 19 Tech startups see gold in Baby Boomers' golden years With more than 100 million Americans now over the age of 50, technology companies are eager to find new ways to cater to Baby Boomer consumers. From a mobile app that offers medical tips to wearable devices, special correspondent Megan…
Economy Mar 19 What's splitting a new generation of haves and have-nots Political scientist Robert Putnam grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio, a town where, he says, both rich and poor children grew up together and had bright opportunities. But in the past few decades, social mobility has declined and the haves…
Politics Mar 19 Tight mayoral race exposes divide among Chicago Democrats Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in the first ever mayoral runoff. After vastly outspending his rivals, he failed to get a majority in the February election, forcing him into a runoff with Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. Special correspondent…
Politics Mar 19 Obama White House keeping more secrets than any before Despite a pledge to deliver the most open and transparent administration in U.S. history, some say that the Obama White House has fallen short on that promise, with harsh punishments for high-profile whistleblowers and a record number of Freedom of…