Politics Sep 22 Crist, Scott criticized for political flip-flops in Sunshine State's gov. race Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and a former Republican, is hoping to win another term after switching parties. The incumbent, Gov. Rick Scott, has switched his campaign emphasis from conservative tax cuts to spending more on programs like education.
World Sep 22 Syrian opposition leader: We are not joining the coalition against Islamic State, the coalition is joining us
World Sep 22 What's the financial case for divesting from fossil fuels? So far, $50 billion has been pledged in divestment from fossil fuels over the next five years. Gwen Ifill sits down with Jenna Nicholas of Divest-Invest Philanthropy, who advised the participating foundations, to discuss the financial and social ramifications of…
Episode Sep 22 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 22, 2014 Tonight on the program, we take a look at protests against capitalism's role in climate change and whether divesting from fossil fuels can make a difference. Also: thousands of Syrian refugees flee fighting between Islamic State militants and Syrian militia,…
World Sep 21 Where does the global community stand on climate change action? Hundred of thousands of people marched Sunday in New York and in other cities around the world demanding that world leaders do more to halt climate change. For more, Katherine Bagley, a reporter with InsideClimate News, joins Hari Sreenivasan in New…
Science Sep 21 Man on Mars? NASA's Maven spacecraft explores the possibility The NASA Maven spacecraft is expected to complete a 10-month voyage to Mars on Sunday. Once in orbit, NASA scientists will gather information about the Red Planet’s atmosphere. Information that will hopefully offer clues about Earth’s climate and the future…