Economy Apr 28 Finding GDP alternatives to quantify 'unpriceable' prosperity Gross domestic product, the total dollar value of goods and services sold in the U.S., has become fundamental to American economic policy. But there are other essential assets, qualities and conditions that GDP can't measure, like the health of the…
Education Apr 28 What's driving gains in high school graduation rates? The graduation rates for American high schools have reached 80 percent, according to a report based on statistics from the Department of Education. Jeffrey Brown discusses the milestone and the work that lies ahead with John Bridgeland of Civic Enterprises,…
Episode Apr 28 Monday, April 28, 2014 Monday on the NewsHour, the Midwest and South recover from Sunday’s deadly tornadoes and prepare to face another set of storms tonight. Also: more violence in eastern Ukraine as the U.S. added more sanctions against Moscow, a NBA owner faces…
World Apr 28 U.S. sanctions Putin's friends and advisors to force 'clear choice' on Ukraine The Obama administration has announced additional sanctions on Russian officials and key companies with close ties to President Putin to persuade Moscow to diffuse tensions in Ukraine. Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the strategy…
Nation Apr 28 Neighbors, police and National Guard band together for Arkansas tornado recovery Tornadoes that tore across central and southern states left at least 16 people dead, 14 of them in Arkansas. Judy Woodruff talks to Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe from Little Rock for an update on the strength of the tornado, the…
Nation Apr 28 South braces for more tornadoes after night of deadly storms In Arkansas, a tornado touched down off and on for almost 80 miles, including in the town of Vilonia, leaving a trail of destruction. Another twister tore through Quapaw, Oklahoma, with no warning. At least 16 people were killed in…