Nation Mar 05 In eastern Alabama, communities reel from tornado's 'annihilation' Officials have released the names of 23 people confirmed dead from a tornado that hit Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday. Rescue efforts are winding down, though many residents will face a long road to recovery after losing homes and livelihoods…
World Mar 05 News Wrap: Trump blasts House investigations as 'a disgrace' In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump blasted congressional Democrats over a series of new investigations into his administration. The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information from 81 people linked to the president, who calls the probes “a disgrace.” Also,…
Politics Mar 05 Why increased family crossings are challenging border resources U.S. Customs and Border Patrol says over 76,000 migrants crossed into the U.S. from Mexico last month -- twice as many as in February 2018. The increased volume reflects a greater proportion of migrant groups containing family units, for whom…
Episode Mar 04 March 4, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the aftermath of tornadoes that tore through the southeastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 23. Also, opposition leader Juan Guaido returns to Venezuela, Politics Monday with Tamara Keith and Amy Walter, how to change…
Nation Mar 04 After deadly tornado, survivors face freezing temperatures amid power outages Tornadoes tore through the southeastern U.S. over the weekend, killing more than 20 people so far, though the death toll may rise as rescue workers comb through rubble. Cutting a path more than a mile wide and 24 miles long,…
World Mar 04 News Wrap: House Democrats open 2 new Trump investigations In our news wrap Monday, House Democrats opened two new investigations into President Trump. The Judiciary Committee demanded documents from 81 people linked to the president and his associates, as part of a probe into possible obstruction of justice and…
World Mar 04 How Guaido plans to increase pressure on Maduro to resign After leaving Venezuela to garner outside support, opposition leader Juan Guaido risked arrest when he returned home. He arrived safely on Monday in Caracas, where he was greeted by crowds of supporters. Nick Schifrin talks to Carlos Vecchio, recognized by…
Politics Mar 04 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 campaign strategy, Trump at CPAC NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report sit down with William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including why early 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are appealing to voters of color, what’s next for investigations into…
Politics Mar 04 What 2020 Democratic candidates are prioritizing on the campaign trail Yet another Democrat has entered the 2020 race for president: John Hickenlooper, former governor of Colorado. The current field of candidates spreads across much of the political spectrum, representing a broad range of policies on taxes, health care, climate change…
World Mar 04 Why U.S. policy toward negotiating with terrorists may be risking Americans' lives In “We Want to Negotiate: The Secret World of Kidnapping, Hostages and Ransom,” author Joel Simon analyzes hostage situations involving Westerners taken from Syria. One example: American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, who were executed. Judy Woodruff sits down…