Nation Aug 01

Every day, guns are used to kill roughly 100 Americans and injure hundreds more. Chicago has been a particular locus of gun violence; this past weekend, 48 people were shot there -- eight fatally. Among the dead were two young…

Arts Aug 01

For Aml Ameen, entertaining was a passion from childhood. At his request, the English actor's father sent him to drama school for 10 years. But it was a chance encounter with movie star Idris Elba that opened a path to…

Episode Jul 31

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve cuts a key interest rate for the first time in a decade. Plus: Recapping the first Detroit Democratic debate and previewing the second, an interview with the Army officer accusing Gen. John Hyten…

Economy Jul 31

The Federal Reserve cut a key short-term interest rate for the first time in a decade, lowering the federal funds rate a quarter point. It had raised that rate, which reflects what banks charge each other for loans, in December.

World Jul 31

In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S. and Chinese officials have concluded their latest trade talks without visible signs of progress. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman called President Trump’s Tuesday accusations that China had reneged on trade promises “laughable.” Also, the…

Politics Jul 31

During the first night of the Democratic debates in Detroit, the ideological rift within the crowded field was on full display. Moderates challenged progressives as being unrealistic, while the more liberal candidates said the party should embrace “big ideas.” Amna…

Politics Jul 31

Earlier this year, Gen. John Hyten was nominated by President Trump to become the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But he's been accused of sexual assault by one of his former assistants, Col. Kathryn Spletstoser, who…

World Jul 31

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday, marking its second such launch within a week. The action comes as talks between the U.S. and North Korea are at a standstill, with no visible progress since a June promise to…

Episode Jul 30

Tuesday on the NewsHour, questions about how sexual abuse is handled in the military as a general accused of assault is considered for a high-ranking position. Plus: The latest on separated migrant families, Democratic presidential hopefuls take the debate stage,…

World Jul 30

In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump claimed widespread support from black Americans, who he says are “happy as hell” with his performance. He made the assertion as he defends his attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Baltimore congressman leading…