Politics Jul 05 Supreme Court's EPA ruling raises climate change concerns The Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency has many worried about whether the Biden administration can reach its climate goals. Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton University, one of six scientists who filed an amicus…
Nation Jul 05 Protests erupt in Akron, Ohio after police shooting of an unarmed Black man Protesters demanded justice last night in Akron, Ohio, despite a citywide curfew, and dozens were arrested. It came one week after the fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who sustained more than 60 wounds. Bobby…
World Jul 05 Examining the state of war in Ukraine after Russia seizes the Luhansk region As Russian troops step up their offensive in Ukraine, the governor of Donetsk in Ukraine is urging the 350,000 remaining residents to evacuate from the last eastern province partly under Ukraine's control. Meanwhile, Russian shelling pounded the cities of Sloviansk…
Episode Jul 04 July 4, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, at least six were killed and dozens wounded after a gunman targets a July Fourth parade north of Chicago. Then, high gas prices and canceled flights cause headaches for Americans getting away for the holiday weekend.
Nation Jul 04 News Wrap: Akron declares state of emergency after police killing of unarmed Black man In our news wrap Monday, Akron, Ohio, declared a state of emergency amid protests over the police killing of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man. Also, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appealed directly to President Biden for her release from…
Economy Jul 04 High gas prices and canceled flights create holiday headaches for Americans After holding off for part of the pandemic, Americans are traveling in big numbers this summer, but it’s turning out to be much more difficult than many expected, whether you’re flying or driving. We asked people to share their experiences…
Politics Jul 04 What the Supreme Court's monumental rulings tell us about the new conservative majority The Supreme Court is off this Fourth of July after working overtime the last couple of weeks reshaping the country's legal landscape surrounding abortion, guns and religion. NewsHour's John Yang and The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle unpack the historic…
Politics Jul 04 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on divisions in America, Jan. 6 hearings NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including disunity in America, President Biden’s approval ratings, frustrations over inflation and the Jan. 6 hearings.
Episode Jul 01 July 1, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, legal challenges to state abortion laws move forward nationwide after Roe v. Wade is overturned. Then, China's president visits Hong Kong to celebrate the anniversary of the end of British rule. Plus, David Brooks and Ruth…
Nation Jul 01 News Wrap: Barrage of Russian missiles kills 21 in southern Ukraine In our news wrap Friday, Russian missiles pounded a coastal town in southern Ukraine killing at least 21 people including two children, the trial for U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner began outside Moscow, at least 19 people in northeastern…