Arts Feb 06 As Leno exits 'Tonight,' late night TV seeks younger viewers After 22 years, Jay Leno will offer his final monologue as host of “The Tonight Show” Thursday. Leno took over the iconic late night television show from Johnny Carson in 1992; now he passes the job on to fellow comedian…
Politics Feb 06 Outside groups start fundraising early ahead of Senate midterm elections In the battle to win or defend Senate seats in the November’s midterm elections, outside groups have already begun to spend massive sums of money. What role will this money play in shaping the campaigns and outcomes? Judy Woodruff talks…
Arts Feb 06 Seeing the Parthenon through ancient eyes An icon of ancient democracy, the story and significance of Athens’ Parthenon has been reinterpreted by numerous cultures. Joan Breton Connelly, author of “The Parthenon Enigma,” joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the landmark’s meaning and whether the Parthenon sculptures (also…
Economy Feb 06 Is academia suffering from 'adjunctivitis'? Low-paid adjunct professors struggle to make ends meet Juggling multiple part-time jobs, earning little-to-no benefits, depending on public assistance: This is the financial reality for many adjunct professors across the nation. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks for the origins of this growing employment trend at colleges and universities.
World Feb 06 UN says children caught in Syria's civil war suffer 'unspeakable' abuse A UN report has found that in addition to the thousands of children who have been injured, killed or displaced as part of the war, the Syrian government has also tortured kids they suspect of being connected to the opposition,…
Episode Feb 06 Thursday, February 6, 2014 On the PBS NewsHour tonight, a day before the opening ceremonies at the Sochi Winter Olympics, we look at the American athletes who could strike gold. Also: a UN report details the Syrian war’s toll on children, adjunct professors struggle…
World Feb 06 Athletes prepare to prove their mettle at Sochi In Sochi, the Olympic torch made its final tour and some preliminary competitions got underway. A day before the opening ceremony, Gwen Ifill gets a preview of the venues, the security, the new official events and the athletes to watch…
World Feb 06 U.S. Olympic hopefuls take their marks as Sochi spotlight shifts to competition The Winter Games are finally set to begin in Sochi, Russia, after weeks of being overshadowed by controversy over the host country’s human rights record, unfinished accommodations and security concerns. Gwen Ifill looks at the roster of American athletes who…
Politics Feb 06 News Wrap: Senate GOP blocks renewal of long-term jobless benefits In our news wrap Thursday, Senate Democrats fell short by one vote to limit debate on a bill that would restore benefits to Americans who have been unemployed for six months or more. Also, the American Heart Association released its…