Nation May 06 News Wrap: April jobs report shows hiring still strong despite inflation In our news wrap Friday, April's jobs report shows the U.S. gained 428,000 net jobs despite inflation, supply shortages and rising interest rates. Also, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be allowed to seek reelection, the Irish nationalist party Sinn…
Politics May 06 Brooks and Tumulty on Roe v. Wade, culture wars and Trump's impact on the midterms New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments from the U.S. Supreme Court leaks, culture wars, what early primary election results could mean…
Episode May 05 May 5, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization reports about 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19, including nearly 1 million in the United States. Then, Russia continues its attacks in eastern Ukraine as the costs of the war rise with…
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…