World Aug 29 Why Venezuela's neighbors are facing a huge refugee emergency 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 How did John McCain and Ted Kennedy find common ground? 'They listened' 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 August 28, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode 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 News Wrap: Puerto Rico doubles previous estimate of Hurricane Maria deaths 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…
Nation Aug 28 California governor signs landmark bill to eliminate cash bail In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to eliminate cash bail for those awaiting trial. The new law grants broad discretion to judges to hold or release defendants. But some opponents, including the ACLU, fear that these changes will…
Politics Aug 28 Where does Brett Kavanaugh see the limits of executive power? Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin a week from today. Set against the backdrop of the ongoing Mueller investigation, new attention is being focused on Kavanaugh’s record on executive power. John Yang turns to Jonathan Turley,…
Politics Aug 28 Analyzing the tentative U.S.-Mexico trade deal, and the outlook for Canada to sign on President Trump has long criticized NAFTA, so it’s little surprise that he is pursuing an alternative trade deal with Mexico. The tentative agreement reached this week contains provisions for keeping auto manufacturing in North America, ensures workers earn higher wages…
Segment Aug 28 Author Lesley Nneka Arimah answers your questions We've read a family saga, a comedic novel and an acclaimed memoir of growing up in rural Idaho. This month for "Now Read This," our book club in partnership with the New York Times: a debut collection of short stories…
Episode Aug 27 August 27, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Mexico reach a tentative trade deal to replace NAFTA. Also, a former Vatican diplomat accuses Pope Francis of ignoring sexual abuse allegations, the UN cites crimes of humanity in Myanmar’s Rohingya crackdown, remembering…
Politics Aug 27 News Wrap: U.S., Mexico reach tentative agreement on new trade deal In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and Mexico reached tentative agreement on a trade deal to replace NAFTA. Next, the administration will negotiate with Canada, whose foreign ministry said it’s “encouraged” by the progress to date. Meanwhile, Iran argued…