World Dec 25 News Wrap: Parts of Hong Kong paralyzed as protesters, police clash In our news wrap Wednesday, another wave of anti-government demonstrations paralyzed parts of Hong Kong. Black-clad protesters descended on the streets of a busy shopping district, and riot police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Also, protests erupted in India’s…
World Dec 25 What's the outlook for U.S. foreign policy as a tumultuous decade ends? The past ten years have seen both transformation and inertia in global politics. In many countries, as heads of government have changed, authoritarian leadership has not. Nick Schifrin sits down with the Hudson Institute’s Rebeccah Heinrichs, the American Enterprise Institute’s…
World Dec 24 News Wrap: Trump downplays idea of North Korean missile test In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump is playing down the possibility of a “Christmas surprise” North Korean missile test. Pyongyang has warned of unspecified action if the U.S. does not ease sanctions by year’s end -- but Trump said…
World Dec 24 Intensified offensive in Idlib province puts Syrian civilians on the run In Syria, forces loyal to the Assad regime -- and backed by Russian air power -- are advancing in the province of Idlib, the last remaining rebel stronghold. As the Syrian army and its allies try to secure a key…
Nation Dec 24 How Trump's stance on energy-efficient appliances is connected to nostalgia For years, Washington has seen a bipartisan push to change laws, regulations and incentives to make household appliances and goods more energy efficient. In a warming world, many scientists and advocates say even tougher standards should be set. But President…
Arts Dec 24 Pop culture 'game-changers' from the past decade With the approaching end of 2019, we take a look back at important moments and major developments from the past decade. Arts and entertainment changed dramatically during this period, transformed in their creation, distribution and consumption. Jeffrey Brown talks to…
Nation Dec 24 U.S. troops around the world sing 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' At the request of the NewsHour, the Defense Department produced a music video of service personnel around the world singing a seasonal favorite. It’s an annual holiday tradition, and this year’s song is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”…
Episode Dec 23 December 23, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, a Saudi Arabian court sentences five people to death for their involvement in journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Plus: Boeing fires its CEO after a year of upheaval, why so many children are losing access to public…
World Dec 23 News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer argue over Senate impeachment trial In our news wrap Monday, Congress and President Trump have left Washington for the holidays, but the fight over a Senate impeachment trial goes on. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are arguing over witnesses and…