Nation Apr 23 Explosive train derailments prompt U.S. to advocate for safety improvements of oil transport
World Apr 23 Why the White House is turning its attention to Asia President Obama’s four-nation Asia tour marks a policy shift toward the continent, which has been overshadowed by international concerns in the Middle East, and now the Ukraine crisis. Gwen Ifill talks to former State Department Official Kurt Campbell and Michael…
Education Apr 23 How should colleges ensure diversity? The Supreme Court upheld a ban on affirmative action in Michigan; at least seven other states have enacted similar laws. A New York Times study looking at five states found that African-American and Latino enrollment fell immediately at flagship schools.
Health Apr 23 New Hepatitis-C drug raises hope at a hefty price A new drug has a 90 to 100 percent chance of curing the Hepatitis-C virus, but costs tens of thousands of dollars for a course of treatment. The announcement by the manufacturer that it earned more than $2 billion in…
World Apr 23 Obama kicks off four-nation Asia tour with visit to Japan President Obama made Tokyo his first stop on tour of Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines. The trip is the latest step in a stated policy shift toward Asia and away from a decade of war in Iraq and…
World Apr 23 Rebel leader denies blame for South Sudan massacre Bodies were strewn in the streets of the city of Bentiu, South Sudan, when a U.N. convoy arrived in the aftermath of a massacre of civilians. South Sudan’s foreign minister charged that rebels of the Nuer ethnic group are behind…
World Apr 23 News Wrap: Rival Palestinian groups reach new reconciliation deal In our news wrap Wednesday, rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal to form an interim unity government in five weeks, and hold national elections six months later. The American and Israeli governments criticized the move. Also,…
World Apr 23 Will violent rivalry tip South Sudan toward famine? The slaughter of hundreds of civilians is just the latest act of reprisal violence in South Sudan that began as a rivalry between two politicians of different ethnic groups. Judy Woodruff takes a closer look at the root of the…
Episode Apr 22 Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court upheld a ban on affirmative action in Michigan and considered the copyright fight in the Aereo case. Also: The debate on reviving extinct species, Vice President Biden issues a warning to Russia on…