Nation Dec 16 Local officials face backlash against vaccinations from politicians and the public Millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be distributed soon, but how many people are willing to take the vaccine and is politics hindering the response? William Brangham spoke with Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino, who recently resigned as the…
Nation Dec 16 Negro Leagues are elevated to major league status. What does it mean for baseball? From 1920 to 1948, Black baseball players barred from the Major Leagues could only play in what were called Negro Leagues. As a result many of their accomplishments have been forgotten. But on Wednesday, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League…
Episode Dec 15 December 15, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, more hospitals nationwide begin vaccinations as the number of COVID infections continue to spike, the campaigns intensify ahead of Georgia's runoff election with control of the U.S. Senate up for grabs, and a lack of available…
Nation Dec 15 With vaccinations set to begin, 'a huge moment' for nursing homes Residents and staff in most long term-care facilities will start receiving vaccinations next week. More than 1 million Americans live in nursing homes and they've been especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Richard Feifer, chief medical officer…
Nation Dec 15 News Wrap: Six weeks after the election, McConnell recognizes Biden's victory In our news wrap Tuesday, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell publicly recognizes Joe Biden as president-elect for the first time, Biden selects Pete Butttigieg for transportation secretary, Congress shows signs of progress on economic relief, Boko Haram claims responsibility for…
Politics Dec 15 With the U.S. Senate on the line, turning out the vote in Georgia President-elect Biden on Tuesday flew to the battleground state of Georgia, where two races will decide the Senate's balance of power. The visit came after Vice President Pence's trip last week to Georgia and as President Trump continues questioning the…
Arts Dec 15 After spate of 'Nutcracker' cancellations, dance companies get creative “The Nutcracker” is a beloved tradition for the holiday season, but it's also vital to the financial well-being of ballet companies all over the country. But with this year's pandemic closures, dance companies everywhere face an enormous threat. Jeffrey Brown…
Episode Dec 14 December 14, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. undertakes its largest-ever inoculation campaign as deaths from COVID-19 reach 300,000, the Electoral College meets to certify Joe Biden's win as the Trump campaign continues to deny the election results, Attorney General William Barr…
Nation Dec 14 U.S. begins vaccinations as COVID-19 deaths reach 300,000 The U.S. passed 300,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Monday just hours after vaccine doses rolled out to Americans for the first time. William Brangham reports on a day that has brought landmark moments in the pandemic.
Politics Dec 14 With time running out, an economic relief deal eludes lawmakers As we mark 300,000 deaths from COVID, a deal to provide economic relief still eludes lawmakers. Time is running out, with benefits from CARES Act set to expire the day after Christmas. A bipartisan group offered two proposals Monday afternoon…