Episode Jul 02 July 2, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, the U.S. sees a record 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in a day as infections rise in 40 states. Plus: Nurturing the U.S. economy without fueling the pandemic, Hong Kong’s crackdown continues, President Trump’s rhetoric on race,…
World Jul 02 News Wrap: U.S. sees record 50,000 new virus cases in a single day In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. saw a record 50,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day as infections rise in 40 states. Florida set its own record for new cases with more than 10,000 -- but Gov.
Economy Jul 02 Economist Paul Romer: To save American jobs, we must bring virus to 'screeching halt' The Labor Department’s June jobs report seems to reflect a strengthening economy. After all, businesses across the country reopened during that month. But now coronavirus cases are soaring, raising questions about how we can have a functioning U.S. economy without…
Politics Jul 02 How American voters view Trump's handling of racial unrest and COVID-19 President Trump is campaigning for reelection as the U.S. faces a challenging moment. To analyze how his rhetoric on race and his response to coronavirus are resonating across the country, Yamiche Alcindor talks to Chris Buskirk of the website and…
Nation Jul 02 Arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell yields another twist for saga of Jeffrey Epstein The child sex abuse case against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has taken a new turn with the arrest of his longtime companion and confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein killed himself in jail in August 2019. Now, survivors of his abuse may…
Arts Jul 02 An electrical line worker's Brief But Spectacular take on empowering her community During the pandemic, we've profiled front-line workers whose jobs have been deemed essential. One such employee is Savoya Taylor, a line-worker for ComEd, the utility that powers Chicago. She's the company’s first female overhead electrician -- and now she’s training…
Episode Jul 01 July 1, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, cases of coronavirus continue to rise in many U.S. states, but the majority are still moving forward with plans to reopen. Plus: Russian President Vladimir Putin secures additional years in power, will students go back to…
World Jul 01 News Wrap: Seattle police clear 'occupied zone' after violence In our news wrap Wednesday, Seattle police cleared protesters from a so-called “occupied zone” near the city’s downtown. Violence had flared there recently, with two people killed and six others wounded in shootings. Also, lawmakers in New York City agreed…
Education Jul 01 Why kids should be in the classroom this fall -- and how to keep them safe there Millions of children and parents are desperate to know what the fall might look like in terms of school. Recently, a group of public health and pediatrics experts made the case that kids need to be in the classroom and…
Politics Jul 01 Pramila Jayapal on her path to Congress and creating political change Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, was elected to Congress in 2016. She is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has become a leader in pushing the party on issues such as Medicare for All. Now…