Nation May 27 Why George Floyd's death feels like 'a knee on the neck of black America' It has been a painful two days in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody. The incident, captured on video, raises questions about the conduct of the specific police officers involved, as well as the department’s broader…
Arts May 27 Tayari Jones answers your questions about 'The Street' Author Tayari Jones wrote the introduction to a new edition of Ann Petry's 1946 novel "The Street," our May pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This. Jones joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about the…
Episode May 26 May 26, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the rate of U.S. COVID-19 deaths slows, but worries about new outbreaks remain. Plus: Another video of the death of a black man at the hands of police, how the pandemic has complicated caregiving, a new…
World May 26 News Wrap: Afghan government begins releasing Taliban prisoners In our news wrap Tuesday, the government of Afghanistan began releasing Taliban prisoners, simultaneously urging the militant group to extend a three-day cease-fire. Dozens of inmates walked out of a jail near Kabul as part of the deal the U.S.
Nation May 26 'Not the America that we want to live in,' says St. Paul mayor of George Floyd's death An African American man in Minneapolis died Monday night after a police officer kneeled on his neck while apprehending him. Echoing the 2014 Eric Garner case, George Floyd told the officer, “I can’t breathe.” The incident, captured on video, prompted…
Politics May 26 How Trump leverages Twitter to spread misinformation President Trump’s messages to his more than 80 million Twitter followers can carry a lot of weight -- but don’t always represent the truth. Controversy recently erupted over a Trump tweet that had no basis in fact. Now, the social…
Economy May 26 A shopkeeper's humble opinion on when to reopen for business U.S. cities and states are trying to balance economic activity and public health. The consequences of those decisions fall squarely on small businesses, with almost half of their owners saying the pandemic is having a large negative impact on business.
Episode May 25 May 25, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the United States observes Memorial Day as the death toll from COVID-19 approaches 100,000. Plus: Summer vacation destinations adapt to a new business landscape, the Navajo Nation reels from COVID-19, Politics Monday with Amy Walter and…
World May 25 News Wrap: Top Democrats slam Trump's COVID-19 testing plan In our news wrap Monday, top Democrats slammed the Trump administration’s national COVID-19 testing strategy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with other colleagues, blasted the effort as intending to “reject responsibility.” Also, the British prime…
Nation May 25 How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang…