Nov 22 Watch 7:39 The most scrutinized position in the country’s most popular sport Football quarterbacks have the most coveted, high-profile and high-pressure positions in American sports, says author John Feinstein. The role demands athletic prowess and strategic thinking--but it also takes a huge toll on the body and mind. Feinstein, whose new book… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 6:34 Why the rise of American Judaism offers a ‘great political story’ On our Bookshelf tonight, the dramatic struggles to turn an ancient faith into an American religion. Judy Woodruff speaks with longtime journalist Steven Weisman, author of “The Chosen Wars,” about why he decided to examine the evolution of Judaism in… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 6:13 Fabiano Caruana helps usher in a new era for American chess Twenty-six-year-old American Fabiano Caruana is poised to become the next chess world champion. Despite his success, most Americans don't know his name. Yet they still remember Bobby Fischer, whose iconic triumph over a Soviet rival is imprinted in popular consciousness. Continue watching
Nov 22 ‘They’re my family right now.’ Thanksgiving in a California wildfire shelter By Lora Strum Survivors and rescue workers were committed to creating some semblance of normalcy, which meant a Thanksgiving feast -- turkey, stuffing and potatoes included -- provided entirely by volunteers. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump says CIA has not concluded Saudi prince involved in journalist’s killing By Deb Riechmann, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said Thursday that "maybe the world should be held accountable" for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said if the situation in Mexico were "incontrollable," he would close the border for a "period of time."… Continue reading
Nov 22 ‘Your courage truly inspires us,’ Trump says in Thanksgiving message to U.S. military By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump told members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard that he and first lady Melania Trump wanted to express their "profound gratitude."… Continue reading
Nov 22 Giant balloons, blankets decorate frigid Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade By Michael Sisak, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Diana Ross, John Legend, Martina McBride and the Muppets from "Sesame Street" are slated to perform in the frigid cold. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Rain finally falls on scorched California In our news wrap Wednesday, rain fell across California for the first time since wildfires started raging in several areas of the state. The precipitation brings welcome relief but also new challenges during the recovery process. Also, the humanitarian group… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 4:54 Housing California residents displaced by fires proves difficult In the areas of California hit hard by recent wildfires, displaced residents are struggling to find shelter. In some of these places, like Chico, there was already a housing shortage even before the fires hit. What resources are available to… Continue watching