Health Nov 04 New book shows how disinformation, mistrust worsened pandemic in the U.S. The U.S. has passed another tragic pandemic milestone — 750,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book, "World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One," focuses in part on…
Episode Nov 03 November 3, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden weighs in on the surprising results from Tuesday's key races. We look at the top lessons for both parties looking ahead to the midterm election. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a…
Politics Nov 03 How a loss in Virginia, close race in New Jersey could affect Dem midterm plan The off-year elections have turned two key states red. The results of Virginia’s gubernatorial election are looming large on Washington as President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats feel mounting pressure to find a path forward on infrastructure and social spending…
Politics Nov 03 Why the Dem strategy in Virginia failed, and how Youngkin flipped the state Judy Woodruff discusses Tuesday's election outcomes and its implications with veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, co-host of the podcast, "Politics War Room," former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock, who represented Northern Virginia until 2019 and is now a senior adviser at…
Nation Nov 03 News Wrap: Senate Republicans block voting rights bill for the fourth time in 2021 In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked consideration of a voting rights bill for the fourth time this year. The U.N. human rights office is blaming Ethiopia's government and Tigray's rebels for extreme brutality in their…
Health Nov 03 What the pandemic taught us about American preparedness COVID-19 has claimed the lives of over 5 million people globally and nearly 750,000 Americans. While questions about its origins still exist, the world has learned a lot about how it evolves, and gained insight into preparing for future pandemics.
Episode Nov 02 November 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, voters head to the polls in crucial off-year contests that may hold clues for next year's nationwide congressional & senate races. A CDC advisory committee votes to recommend Pfizer shots for children as young as five,…
Politics Nov 02 The 'perfect storm' that may have tipped scales in Youngkin's favor Judy Woodruff provides an election night update in various races across the country, including the crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey and more. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins Woodruff with analysis on…
Nation Nov 02 News Wrap: Facebook to shut down facial recognition system, delete data In our news wrap Tuesday, Facebook has announced it's shutting down its facial recognition system over growing privacy concerns, and has said it will delete the data by December. Yahoo is the latest tech company to leave China, citing growing…
Politics Nov 02 What early exit polls reveal about Virginia Gov. race, and how it reflects on Democrats Virginia's gubernatorial race has captured national attention because of a dead heat in a state President Joe Biden won by 10 points. Its results could provide insight into what's to come in next year's midterms. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors…