Science Nov 08 ALMA telescope spots birth of a planet in 'milestone' discovery Using the ALMA radio telescope in Chile, astronomers were able to capture the formation of a new planet, and scientists are observing it happen more clearly than ever before. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
Episode Nov 07 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 7, 2014 Tonight on the program, we take a look at the Supreme Court's decision to consider a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Also: President Obama hosted a lunch for more Congressional leaders, a positive jobs report may not be…
Nation Nov 07 Behind Detroit's 'grand bargain' to emerge from bankruptcy Nearly 16 months after Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in the country’s history, a federal judge approved a plan to drop the city’s $7 billion in debt and invest over $1 billion in public services. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with…
Nation Nov 07 Supreme Court will consider new Affordable Care Act challenge The Supreme Court announced it would take up a case on the tax subsidies of the Affordable Care Act that could have major implications for the health care law. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Review joins Judy Woodruff to…
Nation Nov 07 News Wrap: VA secretary to announce department shake-up In our news wrap Friday, the Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald will announce a major department overhaul, including dismissal or demotion of up to 1,000 staff members, in response to the scandal over long response times. Also, President Obama authorized…