Science Nov 01 Ignoring science doesn't solve the problem, climate scientist says As wildfires continue to rage on the west coast and the Gulf Coast rebuilds from a record hurricane season, the impact of climate change is already being felt. But is it getting the attention it deserves? Drew Shindell, a professor…
Episode Oct 31 October 31, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, October 31, PBS NewsHour Weekend is in North Carolina reporting on the issues the battleground state is voting for and how it’s grappling with climate change. Also, a look at political advertising and the most…
Politics Oct 31 Young North Carolinians turn out in droves to vote In the battleground state of North Carolina, young people under the age of 29 are turning out in large numbers to cast their vote. The Senate race here is also one of the most competitive, with big spending from both…
Arts Oct 31 Oscar-winning actor Sean Connery dies at 90 Sean Connery, the Scottish actor best known for playing the smooth-talking character, James Bond, has died. He lit the silver screen for more than four decades starring in seven James Bond movies and in films including “Indiana Jones and the…
Episode Oct 30 October 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump and Joe Biden converge on Wisconsin, a state setting records for COVID-19 infections and deaths. Plus: What to expect from the campaign’s final days, each candidate’s path to victory, migrant children sent to Mexico,…
Politics Oct 30 What are the 2 candidates' strategies for the race's final days? How do President Trump and Joe Biden plan to leverage their final four days before voting concludes? Both candidates turned their attention to the Midwest on Friday, but they have a flurry of additional stops to make prior to Election…
Politics Oct 30 The electoral map and each candidate's path to victory With only a few days left until Election Day, what paths do President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have to victory? Either candidate would need to accumulate 270 votes in the Electoral College to secure the presidency. NPR’s…
World Oct 30 News Wrap: Deadly earthquake rattles Turkey, Greece In our news wrap Friday, an earthquake rattled parts of Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 700. The tremor knocked down buildings and triggered a small tsunami. Also, an investigation into Australia’s devastating wildfire…
Politics Oct 30 Shields and Brooks on 2020 election predictions Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the closing campaign strategies of President Trump and Joe Biden, the potential influence of the Supreme Court with the…
Nation Oct 30 Mourning 5 people lost to the pandemic Once again, the NewsHour pauses to remember a few of the Americans who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.