World Jan 25 Trump pushes economic agenda, woos foreign investment at Davos Arriving at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump aimed to project the image of a serious global leader, discussing possible trade deals with British Prime Minister Theresa May and seemingly delivering an ultimatum to the Palestinians while…
World Jan 25 News Wrap: U.S. presses Turkey to end assault on Kurdish forces In our news wrap Thursday, the United States pressed Turkey to call off its assault on Kurdish forces in northwest Syria. Turkey warned that some 2,000 U.S. troops could become targets. Also, China promised to work with the U.S. on…
Nation Jan 25 Shannon Miller on how to protect gymnasts from abuse More than 150 young women testified to the abuse they suffered at the hand of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar before he was sentenced to life in prison, revealing how the sport failed to keep so many athletes safe. What…
Nation Jan 25 Nunes' classified memo 'raises more questions than it answers,' says former FBI agent Rep. Fitzpatrick Congressional Republicans are fanning doubts about the Russia probe. Without offering direct evidence, one senator spoke of corruption and a "secret society" within the FBI. Meanwhile, a memo drafted by aides to Rep. Devin Nunes reportedly alleges that the FBI…
Politics Jan 25 Author: Former Bush presidents concerned GOP has strayed from its principles They are a living political dynasty, and they rarely weigh in on the politics of the day, but in the new book “The Last Republicans,” former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush reflect on the man currently…
World Jan 25 'Whenever you see injustices at all, you have to speak up' Holocaust survivor Reva Kibort remembers when the German soldiers came to Warsaw, Poland, and at first, she says, "they weren't so bad." But soon enough she was transported to a concentration camp, escaping the murder the other children suffered by…
Episode Jan 24 PBS NewsHour full episode January 24, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, former U.S. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after more than 150 women testified about his abuse. Also: Mayors push back against a Justice Department threat to sanctuary cities,…
World Jan 24 News Wrap: Death toll rises from Benghazi car bombings In our news wrap Wednesday, the death toll rose to 33 in Libya from two car bombings in Benghazi. Medics were helping victims when the second explosion occurred. Also, Islamic State militants stormed an office of Save the Children in…
Nation Jan 24 How was Larry Nassar allowed to abuse athletes for so long? A Michigan courtroom erupted in clapping as former sports doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to as many as 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting scores of women and girls, including three Olympic gold medal gymnasts, under the guise of…
Nation Jan 24 The Justice Department is stepping up pressure on 'sanctuary cities.' Here's how mayors are responding Two dozen cities that shelter undocumented immigrants have been sent letters by the Justice Department, threatening to subpoena them over proof that they are complying with immigration rules. The news angered some mayors meeting in Washington for a conference. John…