World Nov 28 Behind the protests and brutal government crackdown in Iran For two weeks, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in what began as protests denouncing a hike in fuel prices. But the uprising quickly turned political, with demands that top officials step down, and the government blacking out…
Episode Nov 27 November 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, another set of revelations in the inquiry into President Trump’s Ukraine dealings. Plus: How Americans across the country feel about impeachment, shipping speed vs. employee safety at Amazon warehouses, how food growers are striving to reduce…
World Nov 27 News Wrap: Major storms disrupt Thanksgiving travel In our news wrap Wednesday, a major storm dumped heavy snow across the Midwest, disrupting travel on the day before Thanksgiving. As much as a foot fell in some places, delaying flights at Chicago O’Hare, while a separate system slammed…
Politics Nov 27 What were Rudy Giuliani's business dealings in Ukraine? It was another day of revelations in the saga of President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, which prompted the impeachment inquiry. What was Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, doing in that Eastern European country? What did the president know about the…
Politics Nov 27 What voters across America are saying about impeachment In Washington, much attention is directed toward the impeachment inquiry. But how is it viewed in other parts of the country? We turn to three public media reporters to find out: Caitie Switalski with WLRN in South Florida, Mary Lahammer…
Nation Nov 27 Adrienne C. Moore's Brief But Spectacular take on the characters in her life Adrienne C. Moore is an actress best known for her role in the Netflix TV series “Orange is the New Black.” During her first theater performance, she immediately noticed the way the show affected the audience emotionally. Moore opens up…
Episode Nov 26 November 26, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the UN has an alarming assessment of the impact of climate change -- and why we’re not doing enough to stop it. Plus: Court decisions and public hearings in the impeachment inquiry, the rise and fall…
World Nov 26 How 'climate procrastination' has put the planet in peril The United Nations has an alarming assessment of climate change and how countries around the world are not doing nearly enough to slow its damage before it becomes worse. The report finds that the warming effect of greenhouse gases on…
World Nov 26 News Wrap: Iraq hit with bombings, deadly protest violence In our news wrap Tuesday, violence gripped Iraq as three bombings across Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded more than a dozen. Meanwhile, clashes between protesters and security forces left three demonstrators dead. Also, in the West Bank,…
Politics Nov 26 The latest from the impeachment inquiry, including new transcripts and a court ruling More transcripts from closed-door impeachment hearings were released Tuesday, providing new insight into how aid to Ukraine was delayed -- and why. Meanwhile, a federal court ruled witnesses subpoenaed in the impeachment inquiry must testify, noting that "presidents are not…