World Sep 07 Bahamas face critical shortages in Dorian's 'horrific' wake The death toll continues to climb days after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, and government-run shelters there have reached their brinks, leaving thousands of residents sleeping in the streets and facing shortages of food, water and medical care that are…
Nation Sep 07 North Carolina assesses the damage after Hurricane Dorian As work crews cleared roads from debris and checked power lines, North Carolina residents began assessing the damage on Saturday after Hurricane Dorian skirted the state's coast this week. Reuters reporter Amanda Becker joins Hari Sreenivasan from Nags Head, North…
Episode Sep 06 September 6, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian comes ashore in North Carolina as relief efforts in the Bahamas grapple with immense devastation. Plus: The health implications of detention and family separation for migrant children, warnings about the dangers of vaping, political…
World Sep 06 The immense logistical challenges of emergency response in the Bahamas With the northern islands of the Bahamas leveled by Hurricane Dorian, getting to people who are in danger and transporting them out of the ruins pose immense logistical challenges. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth Riley, deputy executive director of the…
World Sep 06 News Wrap: U.S. employers added fewer jobs than expected in August In our Friday news wrap, U.S. businesses slowed their hiring in August amid global economic weakness and the tariff war with China. The Labor Department announced employers added a net of 130,000 jobs -- fewer than expected. Also, in Afghanistan,…
Nation Sep 06 The longer children are in detention, the more their health deteriorates, says DHHS Medical professionals and children’s welfare advocates have warned of health risks from detaining migrant children and separating them from family members. Now, a government agency has delivered a comprehensive report on the issue. Lisa Desjardins talks to Ann Maxwell, assistant…
Health Sep 06 Deaths linked to vaping reveal a complex array of inhaled substances Following several mysterious deaths linked to vaping, the federal government is now warning Americans not to use e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control also said there are 450 reported cases of lung illnesses tied to vaping, in more than 30…
Politics Sep 06 Shields and Brooks on Democrats' climate plans, Trump's Dorian claim Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including whether Democrats are taking a “politically risky” approach to climate change policy, President Trump’s fixation with Alabama being hit…
Episode Sep 05 September 5, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Dorian continues a path of destruction along the Carolina coast as relief efforts mobilize for the devastated islands of the Bahamas. Plus: Which DOD projects are losing money to fund border wall construction, Amazon species…
Nation Sep 05 How Charleston is faring after battering from Hurricane Dorian The port city of Charleston is prone to flooding even in normal rain events, so local officials and residents prepared for the worst when awaiting Hurricane Dorian. In the end, the city saw less flooding and storm surge than they…