Nation Sep 13 Trump disputes Puerto Rico's hurricane death toll. Here's how they are calculated In the months since Hurricane Maria, studies estimating the death toll in Puerto Rico have far exceeded the government's initial figure. But President Trump is denying a conclusion that nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the storm, and…
Nation Sep 13 The number of unaccompanied minors in U.S. detention has exploded. Here's why The number of unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody have reached their highest levels ever, according to government figures. According to one report, the number has grown five-fold in the last year. What does the staggering increase mean for the…
World Sep 13 Amazon forest guardians fight to prevent catastrophic tipping point In Brazil's Maranhao State, indigenous groups are battling a powerful logging mafia to protect the region's remaining and fragile Amazon rainforest. After years of decline, deforestation is again on the rise, threatening a terrifying climate change tipping point. Special correspondent…
Nation Sep 13 Trump 'doesn't understand the basics,' says 'Fear' author Bob Woodward Bob Woodward says key people in the White House say they spend a third of their time preventing bad things from happening. In his new book, the veteran editor and reporter delivers a stunning and disturbing look inside the Trump…
Nation Sep 13 This bail fund is trying to disrupt 'a two-tier system of justice' There's a cascade of dire problems that can occur even if you're only in jail for one day, says attorney Robin Steinberg. The CEO of The Bail Project -- a national organization that pays bail for tens of thousands of…
Episode Sep 12 September 12, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Florence has millions of people across the Southeastern U.S. asking where the storm will go. Also: How abortion politics are playing out in Missouri's closely watched Senate race, why the FDA is cracking down on…
Nation Sep 12 How prepared is FEMA for Hurricane Florence? President Trump has said the federal government in "totally prepared" for Hurricane Florence, but the federal reaction to Hurricanes Harvey and Maria last year have raised questions about the nation’s disaster response. Judy Woodruff talks with former FEMA administrator Craig…
Nation Sep 12 News Wrap: Tropical storm Olivia drenches Hawaii In our news wrap Wednesday, the Hawaiian islands could get 10 inches of rain, with a storm surge of up to 3 feet in places, thanks to Tropical Storm Olivia. Also, Pope Francis will host bishops from around the world…
Health Sep 12 FDA wants e-cigarette makers to extinguish use by kids The Food and Drug Administration issued its toughest crackdown yet on the makers of electronic cigarettes that have become increasingly popular with young people. Manufacturers now have two months to prove they can keep their e-cigarettes out of the hands…
Episode Sep 11 September 11, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, more than a million people are ordered to evacuate the Carolinas ahead of potentially catastrophic flooding and storm damage from Hurricane Florence. Also: The Trump administration's latest step to roll back efforts to fight climate change,…