Health Mar 08 Italy's coronavirus outbreak sparks 'a lot of panic' The coronavirus has now spread to 107 countries and there are close to 108,000 cases worldwide. Italy is one of the hotspots, where more than 230 people have died from the virus. In response, Italy's government this weekend issued a…
Nation Mar 08 What you need to know about the 2020 census This week, the United States Census Department rolls out their 2020 census nationwide, aiming to count everyone living in the country and the U.S. territories. The findings will determine how federal dollars are distributed. Hansi Lo Wang, a national correspondent…
Episode Mar 07 March 7, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, March 7, concerns over coronavirus continue as the number of cases rise, the presidential democratic candidates rally ahead of the upcoming primaries, tensions escalate amid migrant push on Greece-Turkey border, and can women landowners in…
Arts Mar 07 Remembering Rosalind P. Walter's impact on PBS programming Rosalind P. Walter, one of the most generous supporters of PBS programming, died this week at age 95. Her name has been on the credits of shows like American Masters, Great Performances, Ken and Ric Burns’ films and dozens of…
World Mar 07 Migrants clash with Greek authorities in push to exit Turkey Tensions escalated Saturday on Greece’s border with Turkey as migrants attempting to get into Europe faced off with Greek police. Authorities used tear gas to try and disperse a group of migrants armed with rocks who tried to tear down…
Nation Mar 07 Voter suppression continues 55 years after 'Bloody Sunday' Fifty-five years ago today, hundreds of civil rights marchers were attacked by state troopers in Selma, Alabama. The violent assault came to be known as "Bloody Sunday," and set in motion the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
World Mar 06 News Wrap: February jobs report shows strongest U.S. hiring since 2016 In our news wrap Friday, the latest jobs report showed the strongest pace of hiring since 2016. The Labor Department said employers added a net 273,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate matched a 50-year low of 3.5 percent.
Health Mar 06 How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response As COVID-19 spreads to communities nationwide, financial and logistical concerns about its impact are rising. Among the major questions are whether employers will require workers to take unpaid sick leave, and who will pay for potentially significant medical bills. William…
Politics Mar 06 Are female presidential candidates held to a higher standard than males? With the exit of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 Democratic presidential field that began as the most diverse in history became, essentially, a contest between two white men. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University’s Lily Adams, former communications director for…