World Aug 31 From the front lines: Ukraine army in 'very difficult state' Overnight there was a rare moment of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine as 9 Russian soldiers were swapped for 63 Ukrainian soldiers at the border. But, the crisis continues as officials said Sunday a Ukraine Navy vessel came under fire…
Health Aug 31 New drug may 'change the foundation' for treating heart failure An experimental heart drug developed by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis shows promising results. The new drug, currently referred to as “L C Z 696” may change the course of treatment and prolong the lives of patients suffering from heart…
World Aug 31 How did the West Africa Ebola epidemic get out of control so fast? The spread of the most recent strain of the Ebola virus across parts of West Africa has highlighted not just the lethality of the disease but also the strains on the existing medical infrastructures there. For further insight, Stephen Morse,…
World Aug 31 Where's the beef? Uncovering the ancient paleolithic diet in modern cultures The September issue of National Geographic examines the Paleo Diet as a way to feed the planet's future generations — and offers a more complete look at what our ancestors really ate. Science writer Ann Gibbons joins Hari Sreenivasan to…
Nation Aug 31 'It just doesn't add up': Amid Ferguson fallout, students sound off on race in America Students from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab sites around the country weigh in on the events in Ferguson and how the killing of Michael Brown has affected their view of race in America.
Science Aug 31 Multinational corporations take action on water scarcity In the first installment of the Financial Times' series, "A world without water," environmental correspondent Pilita Clark looks at the cost to companies as the threat of water scarcity grows. Clark spoke with NewsHour's Hari Sreenivasan about global competition for…
Episode Aug 30 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 30, 2014 On this edition for Saturday, Aug. 30, a promising new treatment for heart failure. The European Union weighs additional sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine. And, a look at how the Islamic State is using social media to…
World Aug 30 Sanctions 'only pressure point the West has' in Ukraine-Russia crisis For more perspective about what options the United States and its Western allies have to deal with the Russian military intervention in Ukraine, Nicholas Burns joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype from Massachusetts. Burns is a former Under Secretary of State…
World Aug 30 Ukraine military facing 'overwhelming odds' as incursions continue For the latest on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Alan Cullison of the Wall Street Journal joins Hari Sreenivasan via Skype from Kiev.
World Aug 30 The duality and mission of ISIS on social media The Islamic State has entered into the global consciousness for multiple reasons. Partly for the savagery it is willing to commit and also because of the savvy the group displays in spreading its message. For more analysis, Hari Sreenivasan speaks…