Aug 27 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: U.S., Mexico reach tentative agreement on new trade deal In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and Mexico reached tentative agreement on a trade deal to replace NAFTA. Next, the administration will negotiate with Canada, whose foreign ministry said it’s “encouraged” by the progress to date. Meanwhile, Iran argued… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 6:19 Pope Francis faces accusation of ignoring sexual abuse Another accusation has emerged in the Catholic Church's ongoing sexual abuse scandal. A former senior Vatican diplomat to the U.S., Carlo Maria Vigano claims that Pope Francis knew about, and ignored, allegations of wrongdoing by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, previously archbishop… Continue watching
Aug 27 Plans for making untraceable 3D guns can’t be posted online, court says By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press A U.S. judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration Monday from allowing a Texas company to post online plans for making untraceable 3D guns, agreeing with 19 states and the District of Columbia that such access to the plastic guns… Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 19:14 Despite losses, McCain’s spirit was ‘never broken,’ says former defense secretary By Judy Woodruff, John Yang, Geoffrey Lou Guray, Rachel Wellford, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman Judy Woodruff looks back on the prolific and storied career of Sen. John McCain, from his military heroism to two disappointing presidential campaigns to a reputation as a party maverick. Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen was a close friend… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 6:58 What McCain’s death means for the Arizona senate race The loss of Sen. John McCain, a six-term Arizona Republican, sparked national mourning this weekend for a man considered an American military and political hero. But McCain’s passing also changes the landscape of a heated campaign in his adopted home… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 6:00 Why Neil Simon was ‘the perfect troubadour’ for middle-class America For decades, Neil Simon was one of the country’s most prolific and commercially successful playwrights. Whether delivering humor or drama, Simon possessed a rare understanding of the frictions his audience experienced in their most intimate relationships. Jeffrey Brown looks back… Continue watching
Aug 27 Shooting at esports event in Florida raises calls for more security By Tamara Lush, Russ Bynum, Associated Press A champion gamer's decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition — killing two people and wounding nine others before killing himself — has prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments. Continue reading
Aug 27 Few Democrats favor liberal cry to abolish ICE, poll finds By Thomas Beaumont, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press But even as they don't want to fully dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 57 percent of Democrats view the agency negatively, including nearly three-fourths of those who describe themselves as liberal, according to a new poll. Continue reading
Aug 26 In tennis, a long history of white elitism has not stopped black women from winning By Kamala Kelkar Four women of color are representing America this week at the in the last 50th annual Grand Slam championship. Yet, their talents and prestige do not shield them from the sport’s legacy of elitism. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:22 A personal look at John McCain’s political impact By PBS News Hour The death of Sen. John McCain, has brought recognition and mourning from all corners of American political life. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield points to a contrast between McCain’s close relationships with people on both sides of the political… Continue watching