Nation Nov 21 The long history of Russian disinformation targeting the U.S. From Pizzagate to George Soros conspiracies, “fake news” has become a noxious presence in public discourse, especially since the 2016 presidential election. A recent New York Times video series explores the long history of Russian disinformation and its origins in…
Nation Nov 21 How the Kellogg brothers transformed breakfast and pioneered 'wellness' The Kellogg brothers transformed the American breakfast. They promoted revolutionary ideas we now consider central to wellness, and celebrities flocked to their famous sanitarium and spa in Battle Creek, Michigan. But their commercial success came at a heavy personal cost.
Episode Nov 20 November 20, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, California’s deadliest wildfire in history is 70 percent contained. Also: political fallout from Jamal Khashoggi's murder, Ivanka Trump’s use of personal email for government business sparks controversy, “unlearning” what we believe about Thanksgiving, the tradition of…
Nation Nov 20 News Wrap: Trump won't punish Saudi prince or cancel arms sales over Khashoggi murder In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump signaled he will not sanction Saudi Arabia’s crown prince for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, nor cancel arms sales to the country. Trump said breaking with Saudi Arabia would hurt the U.S.
Nation Nov 20 After the flames, what challenges lie ahead for Northern California? The Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise but is now 70 percent contained, marking progress for Northern California. Predicted rain should reduce risk of additional fires, but heavy smoke and threats of mudslides and flooding loom over residents’ heads.
Nation Nov 20 With Khashoggi decision, Trump places strategic interests above human rights President Trump announced he will not sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President indicated he had no intention of breaking with the longtime American ally. Nick Schifrin reports, and the Washington…
Politics Nov 20 With Ivanka Trump story, email use again becomes a political problem House Democrats plan to investigate Ivanka Trump's use of a private email account for government communications. Did the president's daughter and senior adviser break the law? Judy Woodruff asks one of the reporters who broke the story, the Washington Post's…
Nation Nov 20 The surprising history behind the Thanksgiving turkey pardon The tradition of the U.S. president’s pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving was repeated once again at the White House, as President Trump performed the ritual before heading to Mar-a-Lago. But what started this peculiar custom? Yamiche Alcindor reports on the…
Episode Nov 19 November 19, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the search continues for the 1,000 people missing in California’s deadliest wildfire. Plus: How the U.S. will respond to the Khashoggi killing, as Saudi Arabia's crown prince appears responsible, an Arkansas work requirement causes thousands to…
Nation Nov 19 News Wrap: Democratic senators ask judge to remove acting AG Whitaker In our News Wrap Monday, firefighters in California have gained ground on the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. At least 77 people have died, with just under 1,000 still missing. Also, three Democratic senators asked a federal judge to…