Episode Jan 29 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 29, 2015 Thursday on the NewsHour, a new study suggests that keeping juvenile offenders out of jail could reduce crime rates. Also: The disappearance of a Malaysian jetliner is declared an accident, pros and cons of a nuclear deal with Iran, proposed…
Economy Jan 29 Bookies bank on sports fans who bet with their hearts Economics correspondent Paul Solman visits Las Vegas, the global epicenter of sports gambling, to learn how research and analytics separates the sports betting pros from the average joes.
Arts Jan 29 'American Sniper' provokes debate on Iraq, depictions of war "American Sniper" has been nominated for six Academy Awards and is on track to be the biggest box-office war film ever. But the drama based on the life of a late Navy Seal, said to be the most lethal sharpshooter…
World Jan 29 Weighing risks and benefits of making a deal with Iran As part of a collaboration between The Atlantic and the PBS NewsHour, Judy Woodruff examines the challenges and opportunities of reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.
Jan 29 Military commission lays out major reforms for soldiers' pay and benefits In light of soaring health and benefit costs for members of the armed forces, a committee created to offer reforms is calling for big changes. Hari Sreenivasan examines the recommendations with Alphonso Maldon, chair of the Military Compensation and Retirement…
World Jan 29 News Wrap: Islamic State prisoner swap deadline passes In our news wrap Thursday, the Jordanian government demanded confirmation that a pilot held hostage by the Islamic State is still alive before they release a female prisoner in a ransom deal. Also, an Afghan soldier killed three American security…
Nation Jan 29 Why keeping young offenders out of jail could reduce crime Juvenile offenders kept under supervision close to home, rather than in secure, state-run facilities, are significantly less likely to be arrested again or commit more serious crimes, according to a new study. Judy Woodruff discusses the findings with Xavier McElrath-Bey…
Science Jan 29 Using AirAsia Flight 8501's mistakes to prevent future crashes The black box from AirAsia Flight 8501 provided some answers about what caused the crash, but also opened up questions about automation and why mistakes from past accidents haven’t been corrected. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Gwen Ifill to discuss…