World Oct 04 Russian government accused of hacking agencies investigating its alleged crimes American and Dutch officials on Thursday accused the Russian government of a widespread series of computer attacks. In the Netherlands, four Russian agents tried to hack into computers at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Meanwhile, the U.S.
World Oct 04 How Brazil nuts are helping protect the Amazon rainforest In Brazil, the temptation to clear more Amazon rainforest to meet the demand for meat and soybeans is huge. But deforestation could drive the world toward a climate change tipping point. Can Amazon residents balance conservation and economic potential? Special…
Episode Oct 03 October 3, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, key Republican senators join Democrats in condemning President Trump's attacks on Christine Blasey Ford, placing Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation in further doubt. Also: An interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell discusses risks…
Politics Oct 03 Kavanaugh battle may energize Republicans ahead of 2018 Three key Republican senators joined Democrats in condemning President Trump’s attacks on Christine Blasey Ford during a rally in Mississippi Tuesday night, placing Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation further in doubt. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss the…
Nation Oct 03 News Wrap: Aid reaches Indonesian island as earthquake death toll rises In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll from Indonesia’s powerful earthquake and tsunami has climbed to 1,407. More than 70,000 residents remain homeless, as humanitarian aid slowly trickles in. Also, the White House stepped up its denial that President…
Episode Oct 02 October 2, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, scrutiny of Brett Kavanaugh expands beyond the allegations of sexual assault. Also: Did President Trump violate tax laws to earn millions from his father, Sen. Chris Coons on Kavanaugh’s confirmation outlook, how teachers are talking to…
Politics Oct 02 Will the Senate have enough time to review the FBI's Kavanaugh findings? Following Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony last week, some Democrats in the Senate are raising questions about the nominee’s truthfulness and demeanor--and worrying they won’t have enough time to reflect on the FBI’s findings. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff…
World Oct 02 News Wrap: Indonesian tsunami death toll climbs; flooding drenches southwest U.S. In our news wrap Tuesday, the confirmed death toll in the Indonesian tsunami topped 1,200, with survivors becoming increasingly desperate. Also, remnants of Tropical Storm Rosa drenched the southwestern United States as the storm moved north from Mexico. In Phoenix,…
Nation Oct 02 NYT investigation unearths new details about Trump's early millions The New York Times has published a special investigation that digs deep into the Trump family finances. It paints a detailed picture of how the president used potentially illegal tax schemes to acquire millions from his father. The account contradicts…
Politics Oct 02 Kavanaugh exhibited troubling 'partisanship' last week, says Sen. Coons With only a few more days before the Senate is expected to vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff talks with Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the progress of the FBI…