World Jun 05 How an al-Qaida jihadi became an MI6 spy Almost 20 years after American embassies in Africa were attacked by al-Qaida, a double agent who infiltrated the terror group is unmasking himself. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News reports.
Nation Jun 05 How Robert F. Kennedy reached across America's divisions Fifty years ago, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy gave a victory speech after winning the California Democratic primary. Moments later he was gunned down, and the dreams of him as the progressive hope for American unity died with him. Judy Woodruff…
Education Jun 05 How nontraditional pathways can lead workers to good jobs Not everyone takes a traditional route to a college degree that will prepare them for the workforce. John Yang talks with Nicole Smith of Georgetown University and Beth Cobert of the Markle Foundation about alternatives to help young adults and…
Nation Jun 05 Cactus thieves and fossil robbers are taking treasures from the national parks At Saguaro National Park, the namesake cactus is both the main attraction for hikers -- and thieves. Special correspondent Tyler Fingert of the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University reports on how the problem is plaguing parks across…
Episode Jun 04 PBS NewsHour full episode June 4, 2018 Monday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court decides in favor of a baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple. Also: One-on-one with Turkey's foreign minister, the Democrat's struggle to form a cohesive message, a new study…
Politics Jun 04 Supreme Court sides with Christian baker who denied cake to same-sex couple The Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to design a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the decision did not resolve the issue of whether a business may even invoke religion to…
Politics Jun 04 News Wrap: White House asked whether Trump believes he is above the law In our news wrap Monday, President Trump argued he has an "absolute right to pardon" himself in the Russia Investigation. He also claimed that the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller to head the Russia probe was "totally unconstitutional" but…
Politics Jun 04 Why the Supreme Court made a narrow ruling in the Colorado baker case The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a cake for a gay couple. Marcia Coyle of National Law Journal joins Amna Nawaz to explain the decision and why it’s what the court didn’t…
World Jun 04 Turkey doesn't have to choose between U.S. and Russia, foreign minister says Relations between the U.S. and Turkey have deteriorated amid deep divisions over the American backing of the Syrian Kurdish force YPG in the fight against ISIS. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss that rift,…
Politics Jun 04 4 Iowa Democrats, 4 different messages. What will resonate with voters? The 2018 midterm elections have sparked a fierce contest in one toss-up district in Iowa, where four Democratic House candidates are vying for their party's nomination and maybe to help define the soul of the party. On the eve Tuesday’s…