Nation Sep 23 Architects designing for prisons confront ethical questions The number of prisons in the U.S. has exploded from nearly 500 in the 1970s to almost 2,000 today, becoming a source of business for the architects who design them. But some in the profession are urging fellow architects to…
Science Sep 23 Scientists study the impact of hidden plastic to curb pollution Microplastics -- tiny fragments of plastic contained in microbeads and microfibers of everyday household products -- have infiltrated the landscape, oceans and living organisms. By studying microplastics, scientists hope to better understand their impact and how to limit their damage.
World Sep 23 Trump to champion sovereignty at UN General Assembly After focusing on an “America First” message in his first address last year, President Trump will both continue that message and emphasize sovereignty at this year’s UN General Assembly, which begins this week. The administration will also address Iran’s missile…
Episode Sep 22 September 22, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, Sept. 22, thousands take to Twitter to respond to President Trump about why they didn't report sexual assaults, and a new investigation of Puerto Rico's death toll after Hurricane Maria. Also, is there a way…
Nation Sep 22 Families say Hurricane Maria's death toll was preventable -- and neglect is to blame Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism, the Associated Press and Quartz compiled an extensive database of nearly 500 victims of Hurricane Maria whose families say that mismanagement, poor communication and damaged infrastructure were to blame for the deaths. Ana Campoy,…
Nation Sep 22 Sexual assault survivors share stories with #WhyIDidntReport After Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, President Trump tweeted to ask for official filings. This sparked a movement on Twitter in which women shared stories of why they…
Episode Sep 21 September 21, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump questions Christine Blasey Ford’s claims of sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Also: Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru break down the fallout from Ford’s accusations, screen legends Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek…
Politics Sep 21 Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser's credibility, dividing Republicans After days of measured talk, President Trump fired off sharp words Friday about Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Trump tweeted that if the attack was “as bad as she says,” charges…
Nation Sep 21 News Wrap: Possible toxic spill deepens Florence disaster In our news wrap Friday, Duke Energy says surging water breached a dam at a closed power plant near Wilmington, North Carolina, and could be spilling toxic coal ash into the Cape Fear river. Also, Tanzanian officials say at least…
Nation Sep 21 'I felt that it was my fault': A rape survivor shares her story of speaking out The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh have compelled people to share their own experiences with sexual assault and why they didn't come forward. When Chessy Prout was a freshman in high school, she was raped by a classmate. She spoke to…