Nation Aug 25 News Wrap: New virus cases down 20 percent since early August In our news wrap Tuesday, some hopeful news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University reports new infections have slowed to 43,000 per day nationwide -- down more than 20 percent from early August. Also, Texas and Louisiana ordered more…
Nation Aug 25 Public outcry in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting turns violent after dark U.S. cities continue to struggle with policing, physical force and public outrage. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency due to violence in Kenosha, where police shot Jacob Blake over the weekend. Blake, who is Black, is…
Nation Aug 25 In Portland, protests and violence continue -- 3 months after they began In Oregon, the city of Portland continues to endure upheaval and violence, three months after the killing of George Floyd sparked unrest. Now, the Wisconsin shooting of Jacob Blake, who is Black, has further ignited public outrage over police use…
Arts Aug 25 'Cancel culture' debate bubbles up in politics and beyond A key line of attack on Night 1 of the Republican National Convention was against what the GOP sees as extreme political correctness from the left. But the debate about so-called “cancel culture” extends beyond politics, and a recent Harper's…
Politics Aug 24 Hutchinson says Trump 'needs to regain' blue-collar workers in swing states Throughout the Republican National Convention, we’ll be talking to prominent members of the party. One of them is Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who was scheduled to participate in convention activities but decided to stay home in Little Rock as his…
Politics Aug 24 Presidential election won't be 'a popularity contest,' says Blunt Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt is a member of the GOP’s Senate leadership team. He’s currently in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Republican National Convention. Blunt joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the approach he wants to see from President Trump during…
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: Charlie Kirk says Trump is guarding 'Western civilization' Kirk said at the start of the evening portion of the RNC on Monday that President Donald Trump had reclaimed the U.S. government “from the rotten cartel of insiders that have been destroying our country.”…
Episode Aug 24 August 24, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the Republican National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a surprise appearance from President Trump. Plus: Analyzing the start of the RNC, wildfires continue to ravage California, a double hurricane threat, unrest in Belarus,…
Politics Aug 24 What to expect from Trump and Republicans at the RNC The Republican Party kicked off its convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. The event is significantly reduced in size due to the pandemic, but 336 delegates attended Day 1 in person to renominate President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Nation Aug 24 A strengthening Tropical Storm Laura threatens Gulf Coast -- before Marco clears The Gulf Coast is facing a very rough weather forecast. A strengthening Tropical Storm Laura could be a Category 3 hurricane when it makes landfall later this week. It’s expected to hit the Louisiana and Texas coasts, potentially with 100…