Nation Jan 31 Midwest sees all-time low temperatures due to polar vortex Extreme winter weather in the Midwest has left at least 15 people dead. Power outages and extreme stress on utility systems added to worries in Chicago and Detroit, while in Wisconsin, emergency shelters sought to offer the homeless refuge from…
World Jan 31 News Wrap: At least 15 detained migrants staging hunger strikes, ICE confirms In our Thursday news wrap, President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced off over funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump tweeted his frustration toward congressional Democrats, while Pelosi said determining border security policy requires a “cost-benefit…
World Jan 31 Why the EU is helping Iran avoid U.S. sanctions U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 meant that Iran didn't receive some of the billions of dollars of economic benefits it was promised when it entered the agreement. Now, France, Germany and the U.K. have formed a…
Politics Jan 31 Chris Christie on why he would have made a better president than Trump Former Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., was one of many Republican candidates who ran for president in 2016. After pulling out of the race, Christie became a vocal supporter of President Trump, a longtime friend. Christie joins Judy Woodruff to discuss…
Politics Jan 31 State battles over abortion policy anticipate a post-Roe world Proposed legislation in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on third trimester abortions has sparked outrage among conservatives. Many pro-choice advocates expect the Supreme Court to scale back abortion rights, and states favorable to abortion are preparing. Lisa Desjardins talks to…
Nation Jan 31 How the decline of newspapers creates 'news deserts' around the country Layoffs at established newspaper chains and digital upstarts alike reflect the difficulty of the news business. The closing of local newsrooms can create "news deserts," areas with limited access to news outlets. Judy Woodruff talks to Steve Cavendish, editor of…
Episode Jan 30 January 30, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, polar air drives temperatures in the Midwest even lower, causing closures, disruptions and deaths. Plus: How climate change relates to this frigid weather, political crisis in Venezuela, a report on progress toward drafting a new border…
Nation Jan 30 Arctic weather enveloping Midwest blamed for at least 8 deaths Temperatures in the Midwest plunged below those at the South Pole Wednesday, falling as far as negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit, even before accounting for windchill. As a result of the frigid conditions, hundreds of schools and businesses are closed, and…
World Jan 30 News Wrap: After threat assessment, Trump criticizes 'naive' intelligence officials In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept a key interest rate unchanged and pledged to be patient about ordering future rate hikes. Chair Jerome Powell insisted the cautious response reflects changing economic conditions, not fear of political criticism.
Science Jan 30 Why the Midwest's deep freeze may be a consequence of climate change More than a quarter of the U.S. population is expected to deal with sub-zero temperatures this week. The extreme cold has sparked some public skepticism over global warming, but scientists actually believe it is a consequence of climate change. Amna…