World Dec 21 News Wrap: UN warns of famine in Gaza if more aid isn’t allowed in In our news wrap Thursday, the U.N.'s World Food Program warned the war in Gaza has left more than 570,000 people starving, a new burst of fighting in Sudan's civil war forced up to 300,000 people to flee what had…
Episode Dec 20 December 20, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode Wednesday on the NewsHour, the United States and Venezuela agree to a prisoner swap, bringing several detained Americans home. Colorado's Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from the 2024 primary ballot, setting up a high-stakes legal battle. Plus, Israel continues ground operations…
World Dec 20 News Wrap: European Union reaches agreement on tougher migration rules In our news wrap Wednesday, the European Union announced a breakthrough agreement on tougher rules for migration, security and logistical challenges in Congo caused disruptions in the presidential election, junior doctors in England began a three-day strike against the National…
Episode Dec 19 December 19, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Israel-Hamas war spills over into the Red Sea where Houthi rebels are attacking commercial ships. Immigrant rights groups sue over a new Texas law that empowers local police to arrest people suspected of entering the…
Politics Dec 19 News Wrap: Senate deal on Ukraine aid, border security not expected before holiday break In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate leaders say they don't expect a deal on aid for Ukraine and border security until after the holiday break, an earthquake in China killed at least 127 people, bushfires in Australia made the air…
Episode Dec 18 December 18, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. military leaders pressure Israel to scale back its assault on Gaza with the civilian death toll mounting. The women inspired by Trailblazing Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the barriers they still face in the legal…
World Dec 18 News Wrap: Ukraine commander says weapons in short supply In our news wrap Monday, a commander for Ukraine's army warned troops had to scale back operations as weapons are in short supply, Secretary of State Blinken signed a defense agreement with Finland, Pope Francis approved a policy change allowing…
Episode Dec 15 December 15, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode Friday on the NewsHour, Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to two election workers for defamation. Displaced Gazan civilians bear the brunt of Israeli airstrikes in areas where they sought refuge as the U.S. calls for a more…
Nation Dec 15 News Wrap: Congressional Budget Office projects inflation will slow to near 2% in 2024 In our news wrap Friday, the Congressional Budget Office projected inflation will slow to near two percent next year, homelessness in the United States soared to its highest levels on record, European Union leaders insisted they will get more military…
Episode Dec 14 December 14, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode Thursday on the NewsHour, intense fighting continues in Gaza and civilians caught in the crossfire confront a new threat with the spread of deadly diseases. Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to press on with his war in Ukraine despite heavy…