Science Sep 03 How a 3-D printed hand gave this girl the gift of play In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a young girl born without bones in one of her hands can now play just like her sisters thanks to an innovative 3-D printed prosthetic. Mary Williams, a Gwen Ifill Legacy Fellow…
Episode Sep 02 September 2, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Sunday, September 2, Sen. John McCain is laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy, and big businesses, including Walmart, are reporting an increased use of renewable energy. Also, in western states, wildfire season is impacting…
Health Sep 02 Wildfires in western states are disrupting efforts to curb air pollution Smoke from this year’s wildfires in western states has been observed across the country as the jet stream sweeps it east. Climate Central reports that smoke pollution from the wildfires are negatively impacting air quality, leading to impacts on public…
Nation Sep 02 How effective are business efforts to go green? Walmart says that 28 percent of domestic power at its stores comes from renewable sources. And 85 percent of companies in the S&P 500 are also reporting updates on sustainability in their annual reports for investors -- up from 11…
Episode Sep 01 September 1, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, Sept. 1, a memorial service is held in honor of Sen. John McCain with eulogies from former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. Later, updates to our “Chasing the Dream” series about poverty and…
Health Sep 01 A ruling against Kentucky's Medicaid work requirements could affect other states A federal judge recently ruled against Kentucky’s work requirement for Medicaid recipients after it became the first state to impose the policy. The judge called the mandate “arbitrary and capricious” in a decision that could have an impact on other…
Nation Sep 01 McCain modeled a bedrock belief in human dignity and American democracy, say family and friends at his funeral Politicians, family and friends gathered at the Washington National Cathedral Saturday to remember former presidential candidate and decorated Navy pilot Sen. John McCain. While President Donald Trump was not invited, former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama gave eulogies…
Episode Aug 31 August 31, 2018 - PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump leaves the door open to resolving trade differences after being on the brink of leaving Canada out of a deal. Also: Celebrating the lives of Sen. John McCain and the Queen of Soul Aretha…
Politics Aug 31 U.S. and Canada will keep talking after missing a trade deal deadline The United States and Canada failed to reach a new free trade agreement by a self-imposed deadline Friday. Instead, President Trump announced he will sign a pact with Mexico in 90 days, and that Canada could still join it. The…
Politics Aug 31 Washington pays tribute to McCain: 'He would fight tooth and nail for his vision of the common good' Washington pays tribute to John McCain at the Capitol Blurb: At a ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda Friday, Sen. John McCain's family gathered as lawmakers paid final respects, and top Republicans testified to his independent streak. Judy Woodruff reports.