Health Sep 24 This book of breast cancer survival stories seeks to foster solidarity Even amid the pandemic, the threat of cancer looms significant. Estimates suggest that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer alone this year, and more than 275,000 new cases will be diagnosed. But millions are also surviving the…
Nation Sep 24 RBG: Her Legacy and The Court's Future PBS NewsHour will air a special looking at Ginsburg’s life and legacy, as well as the upcoming political battle over how and when to replace her seat.
Politics Sep 24 Justice Stephen Breyer remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'She was a rock' Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer were friends and longtime allies in their approach to the law. In a conversation with Judy Woodruff, Breyer remembers his friend's brilliance, attention to detail and dedication to her work.
Episode Sep 23 September 23, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, one Louisville police officer is charged on a lesser count in the Breonna Taylor shooting case, prompting public outrage. Plus: Colleagues remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sen. Dick Durbin on the Supreme Court nomination battle, a…
Nation Sep 23 News Wrap: Fauci rejects Rand Paul's claims on herd immunity In our news wrap Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed cautious optimism during a Senate hearing about the outlook for a reliable coronavirus vaccine. But when Republican Sen. Rand Paul argued that herd immunity is working, Fauci shot back, “if you…
Politics Sep 23 Durbin: Why is Senate GOP prioritizing Supreme Court seat over pandemic relief? Amid memorials for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the political fight over confirming her replacement is already in full swing. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate's second-highest ranking Democrat, is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He joins Lisa…
Politics Sep 23 Will Supreme Court fight galvanize voters in the Midwest? The fight over nominating a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is consuming Capitol Hill and upending the election, which is already underway in many states. How are American voters reacting to the court vacancy and other key political issues?…
Episode Sep 22 September 22, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Senate GOP appears to have the votes needed to hold confirmation hearings for President Trump’s forthcoming Supreme Court choice. Plus: Sen. John Barrasso on the political battle over the Supreme Court, a virtual United Nations,…
Nation Sep 22 News Wrap: U.S. officially passes 200,000 pandemic deaths In our news wrap Tuesday, the United States has officially passed 200,000 deaths in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University. About two-thirds of the fatalities were over age 65, but young people are driving increased infections in some…
Politics Sep 22 The Senate's tight timeline to confirm Trump's SCOTUS nominee President Trump has said he will announce his choice to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court this Saturday. And although it appears the Republican-led Senate will have enough votes to move forward with confirmation hearings for…