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…
Nation Aug 27 Pope Francis faces accusation of ignoring sexual abuse Another accusation has emerged in the Catholic Church's ongoing sexual abuse scandal. A former senior Vatican diplomat to the U.S., Carlo Maria Vigano claims that Pope Francis knew about, and ignored, allegations of wrongdoing by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, previously archbishop…
World Aug 27 Amid 'mounting evidence of atrocities,' UN calls for investigation into Rohingya crackdown The U.N. is calling for an investigation into Myanmar’s violent crackdown last year against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group. But Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are finally receiving aid, and despite repatriation discussions, many are reluctant to return to the…
Politics Aug 27 What McCain's death means for the Arizona senate race The loss of Sen. John McCain, a six-term Arizona Republican, sparked national mourning this weekend for a man considered an American military and political hero. But McCain’s passing also changes the landscape of a heated campaign in his adopted home…
Nation Aug 27 Why Neil Simon was 'the perfect troubadour' for middle-class America For decades, Neil Simon was one of the country’s most prolific and commercially successful playwrights. Whether delivering humor or drama, Simon possessed a rare understanding of the frictions his audience experienced in their most intimate relationships. Jeffrey Brown looks back…
Episode Aug 26 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Aug. 26, 2018 On this edition for Sunday, Aug. 26, America mourns the passing of Sen. John McCain. And, how professional tennis is trying to diversify the next generation of players as the U.S. Open turns 50. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.
Politics Aug 26 Honoring John McCain's lifetime of public service, America mourns The country’s top leaders mourned on Sunday news that Sen. John McCain, Republican leader and and two-time presidential candidate, died at his home in Arizona on Saturday. From the former director of the CIA David Petraeus to former Secretary of…
Politics Aug 26 A personal look at John McCain's political impact The death of Sen. John McCain, has brought recognition and mourning from all corners of American political life. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield points to a contrast between McCain’s close relationships with people on both sides of the political…