Episode Sep 15 September 15, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, tensions rise in Asia as the U.S. partners with Australia and the United Kingdom to curb Beijing's ambitions. Then, U.S. gymnasts testify before Congress about the FBI's botched investigation of sexually abusive doctor, Larry Nassar. And,…
World Sep 15 News Wrap: Afghanistan's women's soccer team escape to Pakistan In our news wrap Wednesday, members of the Afghan women's soccer team along with coaches and families crossed into Pakistan and will seek asylum in other countries. North and South Korea traded missile tests amid rising tensions. Pope Francis says…
Politics Sep 15 Trump may be losing popularity, but is 'Trumpism?' Here's what California's recall shows Californians have voted overwhelmingly to keep Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in office until the end of his term. Newsom improved on his share of the vote from his first election three years ago. To discuss the results and any lessons…
Episode Sep 14 September 14, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, a new book details the extraordinary steps a top U.S. military leader took to keep Former President Trump from sparking a war. Then, the U.S. secretary of state faces senators to defend the Afghanistan withdrawal. California…
World Sep 14 News Wrap: More than half a million lose power as Tropical Storm Nicholas hits Texas In our news wrap Tuesday, Tropical Storm Nicholas crawled past Houston, Texas, knocking out power to more than half a million homes and businesses. COVID-19 numbers in the United States are now averaging 170,000 cases per day — their highest…
Politics Sep 14 Sen. Barrasso on 'epic failure' of Afghanistan exit, 'reckless' $3.5T spending bill Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, appearing again before a congressional oversight panel about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken was peppered by both Democrats and Republicans about the Biden White House strategy and planning. Republican…
Health Sep 14 CDC director on COVID boosters, global vaccine supply, evolving virus science The Biden administration has said COVID-19 vaccine boosters may be available to eligible groups a week from now. But that timing is uncertain and scientific advisory committees still need to meet in the next several days. Lisa Desjardins spoke with…
Episode Sep 13 September 13, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, a sharp rise in childrens' hospitalizations prompts pediatricians to advocate for emergency authorization of COVID vaccinations for those under 12.
Nation Sep 13 News Wrap: 1 million NYC kids return to school as de Blasio vows 'gold standard' of safety In our news wrap Monday, about a million New York City students returned to school Monday, with no option for remote learning in the nation's largest public school district. Tropical Storm Nicholas is headed for landfall in Texas Monday night,…
Politics Sep 13 Sen. Sanders on raising corporate and wealth taxes, combating climate change Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee released a proposal Monday that helps pay for most of President Biden's $3.5 trillion social spending bill. In addition to raising the corporate tax rate on businesses making $5 million in income,…