Nation Nov 11 In Paradise, on the search for life after Camp Fire As rescue teams scoured ashes for signs of life after a wildfire destroyed the town of Paradise in northern California, the death toll rose to at least 23. And with hundreds still missing, it may become the deadliest fire in…
Politics Nov 11 Democratic veterans helped tip House scales A record 200 military veterans ran for the House and Senate this year, with at least six Democrats pulling upsets are taking open seats. Claudia Grisales, who reports on Congress for Stars and Stripes, recently called this group a “new…
Episode Nov 10 November 10, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 10, wildfires rage in northern and southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee, and the vote count continues across several states where key races are too close to call. Also, a home built…
Nation Nov 10 Fires continue to burn California at both ends, killing several Deadly fires are closing major highways and threatening the homes of thousands under evacuation as they continue to grow in Butte and Los Angeles counties. And in Southern California, many were also mourning the recent shooting of 12 people at…
Politics Nov 10 Midterms still strained in Georgia, Florida and Arizona In a politically divided America, the results of the midterm elections in several states are still up for debate with accusations of voter fraud, summons for recounts and more. Miles Parks, a reporter for NPR who is keeping track of…
Politics Nov 10 In Florida, Amendment 4 restores more than a right to vote More than 60 percent of voters in Florida chose on Election Day to restore voting rights to 1.5 million people with prior felonies, amending state policy enforced during the 19th century and upheld until Tuesday. Myrna Perez, who leads the…
Episode Nov 09 November 9, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, a fast-moving California wildfire forces an entire town to evacuate. Plus: Some of Tuesday’s election results have yet to be determined, remembering the victims of Wednesday’s deadly Thousand Oaks shooting, Shields and Brooks on the week’s…
Nation Nov 09 Residents flee 'catastrophic' wildfire in Northern California In Northern California, the town of Paradise has been ravaged by a fast-moving wildfire. Officials say a campfire started the blaze, which has grown to cover more than 70,000 acres and destroyed buildings and cars in its path. William Brangham…
Nation Nov 09 News Wrap: Trump signs proclamation order limiting asylum Friday in our news wrap, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that would block immigrants who illegally cross the southern border of the United States from seeking asylum. Also, the president appeared to be attempting to put some distance between…
Nation Nov 09 Election results in these states are yet to be finalized Although Election Day has passed, races in several states have yet to be finalized--and may not be without legal action. Florida’s Republican governor, Rick Scott, has already filed a lawsuit in a tight Senate race against Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson.