Nation Jul 08 How anti-racism is a treatment for the 'cancer' of racism The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have sparked a renewed dialogue on racism in America. Reform advocates want policy and institutional changes, but individuals are also asking how they can address their own inherent racism. Amna…
World Jul 08 As U.S. tensions grow, NewsHour documentary pulls back the curtain on China's rise A new PBS NewsHour documentary, “China: Power and Prosperity,” examines today's China, its powerful leader in Xi Jinping and relationship with the U.S. Now, amid a global pandemic, the two governments are decreasing collaboration and accelerating confrontation, says Nick Schifrin,…
Episode Jul 07 July 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, confirmed U.S. cases of coronavirus near 3 million, and hospitals in some hard-hit states are filled to capacity. Plus: How to handle school in the fall, where Paycheck Protection Program funds went, renters are increasingly being…
World Jul 07 News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more…
Education Jul 07 Schools face unprecedented pressure as they grapple with reopening Parents across the U.S. are wondering what the next school year will hold for their children. While reopening decisions will ultimately be up to state and local officials, President Trump said Tuesday he'll pressure governors to resume in-person classes. Judy…
Politics Jul 07 The national impact of the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, is one of the federal government’s signature efforts to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, there is new data from the Trump administration about how this money was distributed during the past…
Nation Jul 07 What's behind a recent surge in U.S. gun violence -- and how to stop it This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to…
Episode Jul 06 July 6, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. observes a muted holiday weekend as the novel coronavirus spreads with alarming speed across much of the country. Plus: The latest data on pandemic racial disparities, Latinx women struggle with job losses, the hurricane…
World Jul 06 News Wrap: Judge halts Dakota Access Pipeline pending environmental review In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest…
Health Jul 06 How federal response has failed to address racial disparities in pandemic's toll For months, it's been clear that the pandemic is taking a disproportionate toll on people of color. Now, new data quantifies the disparities, showing that African American and Latinx people are nearly three times as likely to contract COVID-19 as…