Nation Aug 15 Why it’s so difficult to retain a diverse police force The city of Ferguson, Missouri, is more than two-thirds African-American. But only three of its 53 police officers are black. Jeffrey Brown talks to Tracie Keesee of the UCLA Center for Policing Equity and Malik Aziz of the National Black…
World Aug 15 News Wrap: Mob attacks convoy of Pakistan opposition figure In our news wrap Friday, supporters and opponents of Pakistan’s government clashed while thousands of protesters flooded the nation’s capital. The convoy of opposition figure Imran Khan was attacked with stones and gunfire, according to Khan. Police disputed that account.
Nation Aug 15 Beyond Einstein: Exhibit challenges scope of genius How common are geniuses? An exhibit on display at the Morgan Library in New York City features dozens of priceless manuscripts and artifacts -- all reflecting the idea of genius throughout world history. But experts say society may be returning…
Episode Aug 14 PBS NewsHour | Full Episode | Thursday, August 14, 2014 Tonight on the program, we take an in-depth look inside many of the issues surrounding the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed civilian, in Ferguson, Missouri, and the protests that have come forth in the aftermath. Also, Margaret Warner…
Nation Aug 14 Why doesn’t Ferguson’s police force reflect the community? Judy Woodruff talks to Yamiche Alcindor of USA Today in for a closer look at the drama unfolding over the police killing of Michael Brown, as well as local reaction to the governor’s order for State Highway Patrol to take…
World Aug 14 Maliki resignation clears way for new government, but doesn’t eliminate huge differences
Nation Aug 14 Why military equipment is in the hands of local police Violent clashes between local police and protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, has highlighted the distribution of military equipment to police departments around the country from the U.S. Defense Department. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Matt Apuzzo of The New York Times about…
Nation Aug 14 After night barrage of gas and grenades, images of Ferguson confrontations resonate around U.S.
World Aug 14 News Wrap: Iraq PM Maliki steps down as support crumbles In our news wrap Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced that he will now support Haider al-Abadi’s nomination to succeed him. Meanwhile, President Obama confirmed that the crisis facing Yazidi refugees in northern Iraq has greatly eased, lessening the…