Nation Dec 16 News Wrap: Death toll rises to 75 after Kentucky tornadoes, 16 still missing In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll from last Friday's tornadoes in western Kentucky rose to 75 with 16 people still reported missing. Also, twelve members of a U.S. missionary group have been freed two months after they were…
Nation Dec 16 Biden awards Medals of Honor to three soldiers. Here's a closer look at their lives President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor Thursday at the White House to three soldiers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two of the men died protecting their comrades, and were represented by family. Now, through interviews with those family…
Episode Dec 15 December 15, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve signals an increase in interest rates as inflation rises. President Joe Biden visits western Kentucky following Friday's tornadoes. More than 800,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 and hospitals are bracing for…
Economy Dec 15 Why the Fed will raise interest rates in 2022, and how soon consumers will feel hikes Federal Reserve officials announced Wednesday they are prepared to fight inflation with as many as three rate hikes, starting next spring, in an effort to cool persistently high inflation. Its benchmark rate, which affects borrowing, lending and economic growth, has…
Nation Dec 15 News Wrap: Senate approves $770B defense spending bill In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Senate gave final approval to the National Defense Authorization Act, which allows $770 billion in spending — about 5 percent more than last year. A federal appeals court in New Orleans lifted a…
Episode Dec 14 December 14, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, families and businesses begin picking up the pieces in the wake of devastating tornadoes that left scores dead. Then, text messages from former President Trump's chief of staff provide more insight into the Jan. 6 attack…
Nation Dec 14 News Wrap: At least 60 dead after gas tanker explosion in Haiti In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 60 people were killed and dozens injured in Haiti late Monday after a fuel truck overturned and exploded. The United States Congress is on the verge of raising the national debt limit by…
Nation Dec 14 How Fox News personalities amplified divisions, disinformation around Jan. 6 Text messages sent to Mark Meadows on Jan. 6 came from some of President Trump’s closest allies, urgently requesting him to stop the siege on the Capitol. Some of those allies included key Fox News personalities, like Sean Hannity and…
Episode Dec 13 December 13, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, several U.S. states begin recovery after devastating tornadoes kill dozens, destroy hundreds of homes and leave thousands powerless. Then, abuse victims of former doctor, Larry Nassar, reach a multi-million dollar deal with USA Gymnastics. And, New…
Nation Dec 13 How officials, 'everyday heroes' are supporting recovery efforts in Kentucky The death toll has reached 74 in Kentucky, three nights after a swarm of tornadoes struck. For a closer look at how officials in the state are dealing with all of this, Judy Woodruff speaks to Jacqueline Coleman, the state's…