Nation Aug 30 John McCain remembered as a fighter for American ideals Friends and family, ordinary citizens and VIPs alike gathered Thursday in Phoenix to honor the life and legacy of Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died last Saturday at the age of 81. Judy Woodruff reports.
Politics Aug 30 News Wrap: Trump cancels planned pay raise for civilian federal workforce In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump canceled a January pay raise for the roughly 2 million civilian workers in the federal government. Also, the president told Bloomberg News that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will keep his job at least…
Education Aug 30 Harvard admissions case could determine the future of affirmative action The Trump administration came out against Harvard University's admission practices on Thursday. A legal battle brought by a group of Asian Americans against one of the most selective schools in the world is heading to federal court this fall, and…
World Aug 30 What's behind China's mass crackdown on Uighur Muslims? Uighur Muslims in China have long reported state suppression, but now they say repression is stronger than ever. Advocates for the Muslim minority say Uighurs are now being rounded up by the hundreds of thousands and put in camps for…
Nation Aug 30 A former policeman was found guilty of killing a black teen. Why is conviction so rare? 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 Where does Brett Kavanaugh stand on business issues and workers' rights? 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 What made Paul Taylor one of the most influential creators in modern dance 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 August 29, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode 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 News Wrap: White House counsel Don McGahn to step down, Trump says 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 What Arizona and Florida primary winners mean for November 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…