Nation Aug 30

A Texas jury this week convicted former officer Roy Oliver for murdering 15-year-old Jordan Edwards and sentenced him to 15 years in prison. That outcome was very different from most high-profile police shootings; it's extremely rare for on-duty officers to…

Politics Aug 30

Business and labor are two areas of the law that have been front and center at the Supreme Court in recent years. What does nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s record suggest about how he might rule on cases at the high court?…

Arts Aug 30

Hailed as a towering figure of modern dance, Paul Taylor's choreography was often complex and always human. A virtuosic performer who sometimes pushed the boundaries of what was considered dance, his success grew from his unique eye for observation. Taylor…

Episode Aug 29

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the major primary elections are over, and victories by progressives and pro-Trump candidate are setting up big challenges in November. Also: Waves of refugees flee Venezuela as the economic crisis worsens, remembering Sen. John McCain, the…

Politics Aug 29

In our news wrap Wednesday, White House counsel Don McGahn is stepping down this fall after an expected Senate vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The president dismissed talk that he might have a problem with what McGahn…

Politics Aug 29

In Florida, Democratic Mayor Andrew Gillum pulled off a historic upset Tuesday, setting up a battle with GOP nominee Rep. Ron DeSantis. In Arizona, Rep. Martha McSally topped the Republican candidates to face off against Rep. Kyrsten Sinema to become…

World Aug 29

Fleeing political turmoil and a country in economic freefall, millions of Venezuelans have fled for the surrounding countries in South and Central America. Does Nicolas Maduro’s government feel any pressure to try and make life better in the country? Nick…

Segment Aug 29

Sen. John McCain’s death on Saturday, nine years to the day after friend Sen. Ted Kennedy died of the same type of brain cancer, has drawn parallels between the two political icons, who were known for their occasional bipartisan efforts…

Episode Aug 28

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Puerto Rico’s governor doubles the number of deaths attributed to Hurricane Maria. Also, a flurry of foreign policy activity sparks a rare Pentagon briefing, California outlaws cash bail, Brett Kavanaugh’s record on executive power, combating 'brain…

Segment Aug 28

In our news wrap Tuesday, Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello doubled the number of deaths attributed to Hurricane Maria in the six months after the storm. It's now close to 3,000. He also announced a government plan to create a…