Nation Mar 30 ‘He was terrified:’ Witnesses offer emotional testimony about Floyd death in Chauvin case The second day in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was emotional and tense. One eyewitness to the death of George Floyd told jurors in Minneapolis that Chauvin, who is charged with second and third degree murder and…
Nation Mar 29 Derek Chauvin’s attorneys blame drugs, witnesses in George Floyd’s death The murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin opened in Minneapolis with dramatic video of his fatal encounter with George Floyd. It showed Floyd pinned by Chauvin's knee on his neck - for nearly nine and a half minutes.
Nation Mar 19 Jury selection in Chauvin trial nears conclusion days after Floyd family’s settlement Jury selection in the trial of Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, neared conclusion Friday — the same week as Floyd's family reached a $27 million settlement with…
Health Mar 08 ‘The Longest Year’ podcast explores what Americans have faced during the pandemic We are now one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the virus has altered our lives in many ways. The NewsHour launched a new podcast series called, "America Interrupted: The Longest Year." Hosted by Amna Nawaz, she speaks to Americans…
Nation Mar 05 Minneapolis on edge as the trial in the police killing of George Floyd approaches The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to begin soon. Chauvin is accused of murder in last May’s killing of George Floyd -- a death that set off nationwide unrest. As special correspondent Fred de Sam…
Nation Feb 19 Health officials try to rebuild trust of vaccines among Indigenous Americans Native Americans have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a history of medical mistreatment has led some Indigenous leaders to brace for challenges in vaccinating their communities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on those…
Nation Jan 28 Why kids need special support when a parent is locked up CHICAGO – Ray Robinson was 8 years old when he was first detained by police. He grew up mostly on the south side of Chicago, surrounded by poverty, drugs and gang violence. Robinson’s parents “did the best they could,” but…
Politics Jan 04 What’s at stake in the Georgia Senate runoffs Amna Nawaz talks to Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie about why the state found itself with not one, but two runoff elections Jan. 5 – and what we can learn from the state’s changing political landscape.
Nation Dec 31 Fatal shooting by Minneapolis police prompts protests and questions about transparency Minneapolis police fatally shot a man during a traffic stop Wednesday night, the first killing by a member of the department since George Floyd's death in May, which spurred nationwide protests. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the suspect had fired…
Health Dec 18 How COVID-19 could worsen America’s childhood trauma crisis In this episode, PBS NewsHour correspondent William Brangham talks to special correspondent Cat Wise and reporter Laura Santhanam about why the pandemic is likely making the childhood trauma crisis worse and how caregivers can help their kids and themselves through…