Episode Sep 17 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 17, 2014 Tonight on the program, we examine the state of U.S. troops in Iraq, where President Obama stressed that the forces would only be there to act as advisors. Also: whether domestic violence cases undermine the NFL, the last day of…
Science Sep 17 GMO debate grows over golden rice in the Philippines Vitamin A deficiency is a deadly threat to kids and pregnant mothers in the Third World. In the Philippines, the best nutrient sources are rarely part of the daily diet, so researchers have tried adding vitamin A to rice, a…
World Sep 17 Scottish independence vote too close to call on election eve On the eve of Scotland’s historic vote for independence, it’s still unclear whether 4 million projected voters will decide to stay with the United Kingdom or break the union. Gary Gibbon of Independent Television News follows both campaigns for a…
Nation Sep 17 How scandals could change the business of football Some sponsors of the NFL have started to complain publicly about the league's handling of the cases involving players and domestic abuse of spouses and children. Despite extra scrutiny, ratings and fan attendance have held. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Andrew…
Nation Sep 17 News Wrap: NFL to begin testing for human growth hormone In our news wrap Wednesday, the NFL and its players union agreed to a revised policy on performance enhancing drugs that will include testing for human growth hormone, in addition to steroids and diuretics. Also, authorities closed schools in a…