Health May 05 WHO report finds nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19 worldwide Nearly 15 million people around the world have died from COVID's impact, directly or indirectly, during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new World Health Organization report. It’s also about three times higher than governments have…
Economy May 05 Stocks plummet in worst day since 2020 as economic forecast darkens The stock market had its worst day since 2020 on Thursday, just one day after the Dow Jones Industrial Index average posted its best day in years. Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
Nation May 05 News Wrap: 3 people killed near Tel Aviv as Israeli police search for attackers In our news wrap Thursday, three people were stabbed to death near Tel Aviv as Israeli police search for for a pair of suspected Palestinian attackers. Also, President Biden named Karine Jean-Pierre as his White House press secretary, dust storms…
World May 05 U.S. shifts goals on war in Ukraine amid concerns over Russia's nuclear capabilities During the past few months the Biden administration's rhetoric about its ultimate goals for Ukraine appears to have shifted, with more talk about winning the war against Russia. Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University,…
Episode May 04 May 4, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates in an effort to curb rising costs across the economy. Then, Russian forces bombard eastern Ukraine, killing more civilians while the European Union proposes a possible ban on Russian oil.
Nation May 04 News Wrap: Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for COVID In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for COVID-19, Beijing shut down dozens of subway stations and bus routes as it tries to stem a COVID outbreak, Wall Street shot higher after Fed chair Jerome…
Politics May 04 What Ohio's primary election portends for the 2022 midterms A busy month of primary elections kicked off Tuesday with a marquee Republican race in Ohio. It was a critical test for former President Trump and his influence on the Republican Party. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball…
Health May 04 Anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates reckon with a potential Roe v. Wade reversal If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade it will have a major impact in states across the U.S. that have already signaled their intention to restrict or ban abortion. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership…
Episode May 03 May 3, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, a leaked opinion shows the majority of the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, a move that would trigger widespread restrictions on reproductive rights. Then, lawmakers in blue and red states respond to the…
Nation May 03 News Wrap: White House deems Russia is wrongfully detaining American basketball star In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration has determined that Russia is wrongfully detaining pro basketball star Brittney Griner, voters in Ohio and Indiana took to the polls, former President Trump's inaugural committee and business will pay $750,000 to…