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…
Episode Jan 19 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 19, 2015 Monday on the NewsHour, violent clashes in Yemen's capital raise fears that a power vacuum could benefit terrorists. Also: Improving security in Europe to stop terror attacks, how political divides over immigration reform are affecting families, President Obama’s tax plan…
Arts Jan 19 How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with…
Politics Jan 19 60 years ago, Eisenhower inaugurated the first televised presidential news conference Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the first televised presidential news conference. In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, President Dwight Eisenhower proves that not much has changed since 1955.
Nation Jan 19 Spotting the fakes among the five-star reviews Online reviews of businesses, from your corner coffee shop to your airport cab ride, are now ubiquitous. But fraudulent consumer reviews are also on the rise. Special correspondent Jackie Judd meets a fake review writer, as well as the people…
Nation Jan 19 Political divide on immigration reform looms over Nevada families In Nevada, the debate on immigration reform has consequences beyond the political. Facing a mixed bag of law and executive action, many live with the fear that their families will be divided by deportation. Gwen Ifill reports on personal stakes…